California Bay News

Category: Oversight & Reform

  • Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power

    Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power

    A heated debate in Idaho raises questions about the effectiveness of child welfare, with critics claiming it prioritizes family separation over protection. The child welfare system is influenced by federal funding that rewards removals. Recent legal challenges and high-profile cases like Baby Cyrus emphasize tensions between parental rights and state intervention, revealing systemic flaws.

  • The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control

    The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control

    California’s family court system exploits psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD, turning mental health into profit. Through a network of unlicensed evaluators and therapists, parents face financial burdens while their traumas are weaponized against them. Brenna Gano’s case exemplifies systemic dysfunction, showcasing the urgent need for reform.