The FCC is considering reducing the cost of making phone calls from prison from $12 to just $1, making it more affordable for inmates to stay in touch with their loved ones. This move would help alleviate the financial burden on families who often struggle to pay for expensive prison phone calls. The proposed change could also help reduce recidivism rates by improving communication between inmates and their support systems.
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California professor sues university over suspension for online comments on Gaza
A professor of medicine at UCSF, Rupa Marya, has filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming her freedom of speech was violated after she was suspended for her social media comments regarding Israel's war in Gaza. Marya expressed solidarity with healthcare workers in Gaza, leading to her being labeled a "possible imminent danger" by the UCSF Executive Medical Board, which resulted in her suspension and subsequent harassment, including threats. Her attorney argues that her dismissal...
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