‘Dying Inside’: Chaos and Cruelty in Louisiana Juvenile Detention (The New York Times) - Front page story documenting a multi-year investigation into a juvenile detention center in Louisiana, which found repeated abuses, overlooked complaints, and a surge in suicide attempts.
The Big Blue Eviction (East Bay Express) - The new owner of The Big Blue Haus, a beloved Oakland space for queers and artists, is evicting all the tenants. Renters say he told them he plans to turn it into an Airbnb.
Ending a Double Standard at Laney College (East Bay Express) - California has invested millions in educating formerly incarcerated students at community colleges, but those students have struggled to get campus jobs. That could finally change.
Residents Report Being Evicted from Tuff Shed Camp (East Bay Express) - Oakland’s pilot program to help address the homelessness crisis has also led to some evictions, and former residents say they are more vulnerable than ever.
