1º"Neely’s killing is, among other things, a consequence of the political rhetoric around homelessness: NYC, like many cities across the country, has turned itself inside out to make homelessness prolonged and painful in an effort not to protect the lives of people who are unhoused but to placate those who feel unsafe looking at people who are unhoused. The U.S.’s legal system, its housing system, its benches and public places, its retail stores, sidewalks, public transit systems, even its shelter systems are organized around the idea that homelessness should be painful, invisible, and easily ignorable. People without homes are regularly called “blight.” Or they’re solely blamed for the opioid crisis and called “zombies.” Frequently, they’re used as punching bags by political candidates." https://www.vice.com/en/a...le-jordan-neely
2ºThe state of California recently passed a bill that would take a step forward by banning caste-based discrimination in the state. The bill, known as the Cox-Goodwin Act, aims to prohibit racial discrimination against people, goods or services in California. In addition, it requires businesses to use diverse and inclusive language in their workplaces and requires state departments to take steps to ensure that the state does not discriminate on the basis of race in policy development and service delivery. This bill is part of California's efforts to combat racism and protect equality, and to create a more inclusive and just society