fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoHomeless-related arrests, citations soared in these California cities after Supreme Court caseCalifornia cities are increasingly penalizing homeless residents for survival actions, following the Supreme Court ruling on camping bans.
WritingfromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News7 months agoEfforts to ban books in Oregon libraries are on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back * Oregon ArtsWatchIncreasing book bans in schools reflect ongoing cultural clashes regarding identity and representation in literature.Many book challengers did not read the works they sought to ban, highlighting a disconnect in community involvement.