Progressive candidates are gaining momentum in various cities, leading to renewed hope for change. The historical backdrop includes the riots in Watts following Marquette Frye's arrest, highlighting racial tensions and police brutality. Similar riots occurred in several cities due to employment issues and discrimination. Alan Curtis notes that unresolved issues persist, and contemporary policies must focus on child poverty and police reform. Recommendations include equitable funding for education, federal police reforms, and increasing media diversity to address persistent societal disparities.
"Today, we have so much information on how market fundamentalism hasn't worked," said Curtis, who edited the new "Creating Justice in a Multiracial Democracy: The Kerner Commission Updated." Curtis said more fact-based policies that tackle child poverty and police abuse are needed, and the nation needs to have an honest discussion outside of ideological camps.
The update recommends that the nation fund public education based on student needs instead of property status, Congress pass federal police reform, expand media diversity and talk about poverty during elections.
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