Bipartisan Lawmakers Strengthen Colorado’s Human Trafficking Laws Despite House Alterations
Human trafficking, particularly involving children, has been a contentious topic at the state Capitol this year. However, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has managed to strengthen the state’s laws by agreeing to a compromise that involved giving up a major provision but ultimately ensuring the passage of a proposal. On Tuesday, the Senate agreed to […]
University of Oregon Students Establish Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Demand Administrative Action
Over a hundred University of Oregon students established a camp on the Eugene campus last Monday, forming the “UO Gaza Solidarity Encampment” to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza and to push university officials for action. This movement echoes similar protests at numerous other universities nationwide, such as Columbia University and University of California, […]
Bay Area Companies Face Scrutiny Over DEI Efforts Amid Rising Trans Influx and Workplace Challenges
Bay Area companies have embraced various equity and inclusion policies in recent years. However, representatives from marginalized groups argue that these measures are insufficient, particularly as California braces for an expected rise in transgender residents and youth fleeing anti-trans legislation in conservative states. As the Transgender Day of Visibility approaches this Sunday, advocates are emphasizing […]
Progress and Challenges in California’s Criminal Justice Reform
Two years after the enactment of the Racial Justice Act in California, lawyers and public defenders have observed gradual advancements in the state’s criminal justice reform and efforts to reduce systemic bias. At a symposium held by the University of California, Berkeley’s Criminal Law and Justice Center and the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law, discussions […]
Electrifying the Freight Industry: The Rise of Electric Big Rigs and Their Impact on Transportation
Neri Diaz and his company, Harbor Pride Logistics, encountered a significant setback with their transition to electric vehicles when all 14 of their newly acquired electric trucks were recalled by the manufacturer, Nikola, with promises of a return in the upcoming year. This issue comes at a critical time as California prepares to enforce new […]
