Karen Bass’ rationalization of meth use is insane
Opinion Karen Bass’ rationalization of meth use is insane By Richie Greenberg Published July 16, 2026, 6:48 p.m. Add The California Post on Google Taxpaying Angelenos write big checks every year. They dump billions into homelessness services –– and the tents, needles and suffering still turn neighborhoods into obstacle courses.
- ▪Opinion Karen Bass’ rationalization of meth use is insane By Richie Greenberg Published July 16, 2026, 6:48 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google Taxpaying Angelenos write big checks every year.
- ▪They dump billions into homelessness services –– and the tents, needles and suffering still turn neighborhoods into obstacle courses.
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| Original publisher | California Post |
| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/opinion/karen-bass-rationalizes-meth-use-for-protection/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:48:25 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-16T23:19:59.826Z |
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