The proposal would require that businesses turn security footage over to police upon request.
Tag: Security & Justice
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González: What’s Racism Got to Do With It? For COVID and Latinos in Orange County, Everything
As COVID-19 cases soar amongst the Latino population of Orange County, it is time to take a critical look at the local racial injustices, past and present, that have contributed to those numbers. True health equity means prioritizing social interventions as much as medical treatment and testing
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Stockstill: Of Statues and Street Names
During a lifetime of living among streets, highways and buildings named for (mostly) dead fellow Americans, I rarely stopped to consider their deeds or misdeeds. Now all over the country, that’s happening, so I’ve revisited my most notable, as well as my college mascot who was, well, incorrect. Politically? Maybe.
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Harvey: It’s Time to Start Listening to the Students Behind Black Lives Matter
On June 5th, a group of high school seniors, myself included, organized a protest on what would have been the last day of high school. Inviting Orange County Human Relations to teach de-escalation techniques, contacting the police to ensure our safety amidst gun threats, and encouraging Black students to speak about their experiences, we took initiative to provide a safe and productive environment for students to voice their opinions, and we did so peacefully.
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Smoller and Moodian: It’s Time to Rename John Wayne Airport
John Wayne’s white supremacist views came to light again when a 1971 interview he did with Playboy magazine went viral in early 2019. As symbols of racial intolerance are taken down across the country, the time has come to rename our airport and remove Wayne’s statue. The actor does not represent our diverse, cosmopolitan community.
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Briceño: Amid National and State Successes, Orange County’s Victories Stand Strong
Orange County is celebrating Supreme Court, state legislative and local school district victories for Black lives, LGBTQ lives, immigrants and public health. DNC Member-Elect and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Ada Briceño says these victories are crucial, but we’re far from done.
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Armelin: American Truth and Reconciliation
America has a poor understanding of its history, and this has perpetuated tacit racism against African Americans. To heal and become a greater republic, America finally must have truth and reconciliation.
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Keefe: How Forward
Find the quietest corner of your room, of your heart, and grieve. Howl if you must. Then listen. Listen to Black voices and believe them when they say they struggle to stay alive. Every. Single. Day. Then stand up with them and for them, but not instead of them…
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Hansen: Strengthen Irvine’s Business-Friendly Culture: Restore LGBTQ Protection to the City Code
Irvine’s thriving business community seeks the best talent and looks across demographics to find it. Irvine’s top companies take pride in making the LGBTQ community feel welcome and protected.
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Briceño: Racial Justice Starts in Our Own Backyard
Taking action in response to the tragic murder of George Floyd and ongoing police brutality, the Democratic Party of Orange County announces it will convene a special meeting of the Central Committee to enact reforms that place racial justice at the forefront of local lawmaking.
