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What steps can California take to improve safety and protect women inmates from abuse in prisons?
The Trump administration threatened legal action against California on Thursday after an investigation found an “unbroken pattern” of sexual misconduct by employees at two state women’s prisons. In a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon at the Justice Department said investigators had reasonable cause to believe the […]
What can we do to prevent school shootings while also respecting people's rights to own guns?
A 14-year-old boy killed five people and injured more than 30 others when he opened fire at his school in Thailand on Friday. The attack marks one of Thailand’s deadliest school shootings in recent years. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that five individuals were killed at Debsirin Nonthaburi School before the gunman took his
What are the possible effects of changing local TV ownership rules on communities and news diversity?
The 2-1 vote along party lines repealed ‘national cap’ that served as a key check on consolidation of the TV industry
What should our community do to support migrants facing challenges at borders?
Migrants rushed to receive water and beverages in Ceuta, Spain, where many have spent days on a beach awaiting asylum
What steps can our community take to prevent gun violence in public places like restaurants?
Fatalities reported after gunman opens fire at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho
What are the possible effects of shutting down Hungary's only nuclear power plant during a drought?
Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling
How should we use updated data on migration to improve our community policies?
Decisions withdrawing temporary protection by citizenship and reason - quarterly data
What can communities do to address the rise of online scams linked to human trafficking?
IOM chief says victims from more than 80 countries are lured into scam centres through fake job offers on social media
How can communities better prepare for natural disasters like earthquakes to save lives and support recovery efforts?
More than 170 aftershocks recorded and military mobilised to rescue people trapped under rubble
What steps can communities take to address rising antisemitism and support those affected?
The report also says 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel in more than 30 years
What actions should Los Angeles take to address the growing homelessness issue in the city?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is blaming President Donald Trump for a recent surge in homelessness that has left thousands more people living on the streets of the so-called City of Angels. FOX11 reported that homelessness in America’s second-largest city is expected to rise by about 3.5% when the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority releases