"In your report on the horrific killing of coach John Beam, Alameda County Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods argued that Instead of more jail and prison, we should invest in more effective solutions, such as diversion, mentorship and violence interruption. Ironically, Coach Beam exemplified the diversion, mentorship and violence prevention programs that Woods advocates, but the effective result was Beam's own murder."
"The government shutdown is finally over. This is good news for the nearly 42 million people receiving SNAP, as their full benefits will resume soon. But there is something seriously wrong when our government can take benefits from low-income people (many of whom have jobs). Food banks, though important and appreciated, are simply not in a position to substitute for SNAP funding."
"Our government has trodden on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and my personal values that food is a right. But Congress still must pass a budget that protects critical programs that reduce poverty and ensures that the money is spent as directed. They have until Jan. 30 to get it done. Email your representatives and senators now. Tell them to protecty health care, nutrition and housing programs, and include safeguards to ensure the administration spends taxpayer funds as Congress intended."
A call is made to stop coddling offenders and restore punishment as a societal norm after the murder of a mentor and coach. Diversion, mentorship, and violence interruption programs are criticized as insufficient when they fail to prevent lethal crimes. The government shutdown temporarily suspended SNAP benefits, affecting nearly 42 million recipients whose full benefits will resume. Food banks cannot replace SNAP funding, and cutting benefits undermines food as a right and sustainable development goals. Congress must pass a budget by Jan. 30 that protects health care, nutrition, and housing programs and ensures proper spending safeguards.
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