BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Jonathan Simon
State
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation removing term 'alien' from state codes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a suite of bills Friday, supporting the state’s immigrant communities.
State
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation removing term 'alien' from state codes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a suite of bills Friday, supporting the state’s immigrant communities.
Campus
MAY 06, 2021
Berkeley Conversations discusses race, racism, policing after Chauvin verdict
In the wake of former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of the murder of George Floyd, four campus professors discussed the verdict’s impact and how policing should change to better support Black and brown communities during a virtual Berkeley Conversations event on Tuesday.
Campus
MAY 06, 2021
Berkeley Conversations discusses race, racism, policing after Chauvin verdict
In the wake of former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of the murder of George Floyd, four campus professors discussed the verdict’s impact and how policing should change to better support Black and brown communities during a virtual Berkeley Conversations event on Tuesday.
National
APRIL 22, 2021
'Critical turning point': Berkeley responds to Derek Chauvin’s conviction
In light of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd, the Berkeley community responded with sadness, anger, relief and the recognition that the fight is far from over.
National
APRIL 22, 2021
'Critical turning point': Berkeley responds to Derek Chauvin’s conviction
In light of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd, the Berkeley community responded with sadness, anger, relief and the recognition that the fight is far from over.
State
APRIL 14, 2021
Equal access for victims of police violence act passes in CA Senate committee
The California Senate Public Safety Committee passed the Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act, or SB 299, on Tuesday.
State
APRIL 14, 2021
Equal access for victims of police violence act passes in CA Senate committee
The California Senate Public Safety Committee passed the Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act, or SB 299, on Tuesday.
State
MARCH 28, 2021
‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
State
MARCH 28, 2021
‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
Research & Ideas
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Breonna Taylor verdict highlights issues with police accountability, UC Berkeley professors say
The Kentucky grand jury’s Wednesday decision against indicting police officers for the shooting of Breonna Taylor highlights issues surrounding police accountability, some UC Berkeley professors said.
Research & Ideas
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Breonna Taylor verdict highlights issues with police accountability, UC Berkeley professors say
The Kentucky grand jury’s Wednesday decision against indicting police officers for the shooting of Breonna Taylor highlights issues surrounding police accountability, some UC Berkeley professors said.
Research & Ideas
AUGUST 16, 2020
'Racialized dehumanization': UC Berkeley experts weigh in on criminal justice
As movements to defund and abolish police have become more prominent in national discussions, several UC Berkeley experts said they want to see changes in the criminal justice system.
Research & Ideas
AUGUST 16, 2020
'Racialized dehumanization': UC Berkeley experts weigh in on criminal justice
As movements to defund and abolish police have become more prominent in national discussions, several UC Berkeley experts said they want to see changes in the criminal justice system.
Campus
JULY 27, 2020
UC Berkeley law professors examine intersection of race, criminal justice
UC Berkeley School of Law held a virtual campus conversation Monday on the relationship between race and the criminal justice system.
Campus
JULY 27, 2020
UC Berkeley law professors examine intersection of race, criminal justice
UC Berkeley School of Law held a virtual campus conversation Monday on the relationship between race and the criminal justice system.
Law & Justice
APRIL 19, 2020
Advocates call on CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to release more prison inmates in light of COVID-19
Advocates are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to release thousands of prison inmates who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Law & Justice
APRIL 19, 2020
Advocates call on CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to release more prison inmates in light of COVID-19
Advocates are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to release thousands of prison inmates who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Campus
MAY 07, 2019
More than 15,000 academics sign letter against Brazilian president’s education plan
A letter was signed by 50 UC Berkeley academics to protest plans to "disinvest" in philosophy and sociology departments at Brazilian public universities.
Campus
MAY 07, 2019
More than 15,000 academics sign letter against Brazilian president’s education plan
A letter was signed by 50 UC Berkeley academics to protest plans to "disinvest" in philosophy and sociology departments at Brazilian public universities.
