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California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

It’s time to curb police violence

by Dan Walters June 17, 2020June 15, 2020

California clearly has problem with police violence and it will be up to the Democrats who control the state’s politics to fix it.

‘Defund the police’ is a bad slogan, but some aspects are worth considering

by Guest Commentary June 16, 2020June 23, 2020

A protester holds up a sign that says ‘stop killing us’ during a demonstration May 29, 2020 Downtown Oakland. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

‘Divest from police’ and invest in policies that take a different approach to public safety

by Guest Commentary June 16, 2020June 23, 2020

Activist Najee Ali, center, kneels with weekend demonstrators in front of the Palmdale Sheriff's station as protesters demand an investigation into the death of 24-year-old Robert Fuller, who was found hanging from a tree early Wednesday. On Monday, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra agreed to get the state involved. Photo by Josie Huang/KPCC/LAist via AP

State AG to probe one of two high desert hangings of black men

by Ben Christopher June 15, 2020June 18, 2020

juvenile justice

Our justice system is failing our youth; California must reshape and redefine its approach

by Guest Commentary June 12, 2020June 11, 2020

The Uptown theater in downtown Napa remains closed to the public on May 8, 2020. Today, businesses in Napa County were permitted to reopen for curbside pickup. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Churches, cinemas and the politics of COVID-19

by Guest Commentary June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

bail policy

Judicial Council should make changes to ‘$0 Bail’ policy to ensure justice for all

by Guest Commentary June 9, 2020June 16, 2020

Is California’s last youth fire camp worth saving?

by Elizabeth Castillo June 8, 2020June 23, 2020

A group of progressive California lawmakers and district attorneys announce they will reject donations from police unions. Image via iStock

California progressive politicians turn away campaign cash from cop unions

by Ben Christopher June 6, 2020June 15, 2020

Los Angeles police officers strike demonstrators as they try to push them back during a protest over the death of George Floyd, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. Photo by Mark J. Terrill, AP Photo

Newsom seeks statewide reform of police use of force

by Nigel Duara June 5, 2020June 12, 2020