As we enter October, I want to address a pressing issue that affects every one of us: the balance between public accountability and the privacy rights of peace officers. Last month, UC Berkeley and Stanford University unveiled a groundbreaking yet concerning database in collaboration with media outlets CalMatters, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and KQED. Read More
Pink Patches, Powerful Impact
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection and supporting research toward a cure. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer among women. Read More
Congress Returns to Washington
After a long August recess, members of Congress returned to Washington on September 2 with the primary objective of keeping the government funded. As the appropriations process is well underway, lawmakers have just a few weeks until September 30 to pass appropriations legislation or risk a shutdown, beginning October 1. Read More