Judicial Council of California rescinds eviction ban after lawsuit

Following a lawsuit filed by Pacific Legal Foundation on behalf of California landlords, the Judicial Council of California announced last week that it will end its illegal ban on eviction hearings.

In voting to rescind the rule, the council also recognized PLF’s argument that the “judicial branch cannot usurp the responsibility of the other two branches on a long-term basis to deal with the myriad impacts of the pandemic.”

States that suspended Certificate of Need laws saved lives

During the global pandemic, healthcare providers have expanded their ability to care for additional patients by adding beds and ventilators and expanding facilities.

But laws in some states prevent providers from taking steps needed to expand care options. As Moriah Lawrence and Angela Erickson tell us, according to a new report, these laws are causing people to die.

The city planning behind “Avatar: The Last Airbender”—Pop Culture Urbanism Episode 2

Water. Fire. Earth. Air...Floor area ratio caps? The animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” might be meant for kids, but it sure does manage to get into some very deep issues about housing and city planning.

In this episode, city planner Nolan Gray explores the trade-offs and complications that every growing city has to deal with, including fictional ones featured in hit Nickelodeon shows.

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