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May 18, 2016
Forced Sterilizations: A Long and Sordid History
[Eugenic sterilization] prevents the birth of children who would probably have a bad heredity, who could not be cared for properly, by their parents, and who would be likely to become state charges…Conservatively and sympathetically administered, it is a practical, humane, and necessary step to prevent race deterioration.
By Diana González
Apr 19, 2016
Stop the Hate Now
Meet Pau and his family. See more videos and learn more about TRANSFORM California.
By Melissa Goodman
Apr 13, 2016
Family Leave in California Just Became More Affordable
California created the nation's first paid family leave program for workers more than a decade ago, allowing for workers to get paid time off to bond with a newborn or adopted child or care for sick family members (a child, spouse, parent, parent-in-law, sibling, grandparent or grandchild).
By Melissa Goodman
Apr 06, 2016
LASD Top Brass Gone But Lessons Linger
A federal jury today convicted former Los Angeles County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka of conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges. Tanaka’s conviction and former Sheriff Lee Baca’s recent guilty plea are remarkable developments given the department’s long and troubled history of violence and impunity.
By Hector Villagra
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