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POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
French Laundry flap spotlights Capitol insiders
California Gov Gavin Newsom’s mea culpa over attending the birthday party of a lobbyist spotlights how insiders work the Capitol.
ENVIRONMENT
Commentary
California Wolf recovery imperiled after removal from Endangered Species list
Now that the federal government has abandoned protection for most wolves, the job of protecting them falls to governors, legislators and wildlife commissions.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Prop. 15 isn’t California’s last opportunity to restore our social contract
There are other bold proposals that can lay the foundation for a just recovery while generating billions for our schools and local services.
California Lt. Gov. Kounalakis: Our future rests on climate action
We find ourselves at a crossroads for what the future could look like. Now is the time for the rest of the nation to join California in committing to climate action.
DAN WALTERS
Newsom displays hypocritical arrogance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting some well-deserved criticism for his displays of hypocritical arrogance.
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ECONOMY
Commentary
In global trade, California will have an ally in a Biden administration
A new administration in the White House will strengthen California’s position on the world stage and in global trade.
HOUSING
Commentary
Tax subsidies for affordable housing cry out for reform
If California taxpayers are to increase subsidies to wealthy investors who fund affordable housing production, they should get more in return.
EDUCATION
College Journalism Network
The network brings together student journalists from across the state to collaborate on group reporting projects, pitch and write stories for CalMatters and our media partners, and receive training.
College Beat
College Beat is produced by the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists across the state.
Commentary
Prioritizing the needs of our Dual Language Learners in the time of COVID-19
California’s Dual Language Learners are at particular risk of falling behind. But, this is not inevitable if we take action now.
California needs a statewide system for measuring kindergarten readiness
We have to recognize that education-related inequities begin before children enter the classroom.
HEALTH
Commentary
Why do shopping malls remain open while indoor climbing centers have to close?
The spaces of indoor climbing centers are more akin to shopping malls than your local gym, so why is the government shutting them down?
JUSTICE
Commentary
End the irrational enforcement of infractions for minor offenses
Laws that criminalize everyday behavior like sleeping and sitting are specifically used to target certain Californians for simply existing in public space.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Let our international students study in peace; reverse the decision by ICE
Our international students have paid tuition, signed housing leases and registered for classes; and now they have to get on the next plane home.
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