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racial equity

American Rescue Plan provides billions for a down payment toward racial equity

by Guest Commentary May 7, 2021May 6, 2021

Here are 5 key proposals using money from the American Rescue Plan Act as an initial investment for racial equity in California.

We need to get serious about expanding dual enrollment for high school students

by Guest Commentary May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

housing

State legislation should support, not hinder, efforts to plan for more housing

by Guest Commentary May 6, 2021May 5, 2021

Rooftop solar subsidy program needs reform

by Guest Commentary May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

budget

In May Revise, focus on making government work effectively

by Guest Commentary May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

A blueprint for Californians’ behavioral health

by Guest Commentary May 5, 2021May 4, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. "We will fight it. We will defeat it," Newsom said of the recall effort. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

How to avoid a recall meltdown and improve California elections

by Guest Commentary May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Demonstrators hold up a banner in front of an apartment building in the Adams Point neighborhood of Oakland to protest rent payment and evictions during the coronavirus pandemic on Dec. 5, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Protect families from homelessness; extend eviction moratorium

by Guest Commentary May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

UC system

California needs a new Master Plan for Higher Education

by Guest Commentary May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Approve psychedelic therapy to help prevent veteran suicides

by Guest Commentary May 3, 2021May 3, 2021