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My turn: Working people must have a voice in our future

Income inequality skyrockets as more of our nation’s gains go to an increasingly smaller group. Workers need a seat at the table. The future of work must not be determined by the wealthiest among us.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 30, 2018

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Proposition 6: Unfair gas tax or needed revenue for road repair

Proposition 6 would repeal a 12-cent per gallon gasoline tax. Former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio calls it an unfair tax on working people. Skip Carter, a former Highway Patrol official, says it will make roads safer.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 29, 2018

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Pro-con: A new tax to provide clean water?

Now, in the final days of the legislative session, proponents of a water tax are trying to move a different proposal – a twist on the water tax. Here's why it's still not a good idea.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 24, 2018

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My turn: Biomass electricity isn’t cheap, won’t end wildfires

With California’s commitment to renewable energy and the growing concern about wildfires, biomass electrical generation is increasingly being promoted at the state Capitol as a tool. For a number of reasons, this approach has a lot to overcome.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 23, 2018

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My turn: Provide college students with abortion access on campus

Senate Bill 320 would give college students at University of California and Cal State campuses access to abortion pills at their campus health center. The Assembly should support students who need access to these health care services.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 23, 2018

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Pro-con: Are bio-digesters key to climate change fight?

The dairy industry is responsible for 75 percent of agriculture’s methane emissions, but it has focused on unproven bio-digester technology. California should look at less costly alternatives.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 22, 2018

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My Turn: How to make police accountable

Gov. Jerry Brown can undo a mistake from his first term by signing legislation—assuming it is approved by the legislature—that would maintain protections that officers enjoy regarding personal information while allowing the public to evaluate the performance of officers who have previously run into trouble.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 22, 2018

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My turn: The facts about teacher pensions

CalSTRS provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits for 933,000 prekindergarten through community college educators and their families. Their average benefit is $4,475 per month.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 21, 2018

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Pro-con: Regulate animal testing on toiletries?

Legislation by Sen. Cathleen Galgiani would ban the sale of personal care products in California that have been tested on animals. Retailers say it would harm consumers.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 20, 2018

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My turn: Here’s how CA can lead the climate change fight

Senate Bill 100 would mandate 100 percent renewable electricity in California by 2045. That will mean better lives for the residents of California — more jobs, less pollution, more innovation and lower costs — and it will reduce state and national dependence on fossil fuel.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 8월 20, 2018