Guest Commentary

Climate Change

E-bikes offer affordable option to reach climate goals

Purchase incentives for electric bikes would put zero-emission transportation within reach for many more Californians.

By Guest Commentary • May 28, 2021

Reader Reactions

Congress needs to fund water infrastructure

We are simply not storing enough water to mitigate the devastating consequences of the drought now facing us.

By Guest Commentary • May 28, 2021

Commentary

It’s time to invest in behavioral health services for young people

The Legislature has a chance to transform the delivery of behavioral health services for children over the next five years.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2021

Commentary

Outdated Cal Grant needs an overhaul for equitable outcomes

A comprehensive proposal to reform the Cal Grant program addresses the racial disparities in the current financial aid system.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2021

Commentary

How to leverage federal dollars to advance equity through community councils

The American Rescue Plan provides an unprecedented opportunity to build communities’ ability to address long-standing inequities.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Es hora de invertir en servicios de salud conductual para jóvenes

La Legislatura tiene la oportunidad de transformar la prestación de servicios de salud conductual para niños durante los próximos cinco años.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Cal Grant está desactualizado y necesita una revisión para obtener resultados equitativos

Una propuesta integral para reformar el programa Cal Grant aborda las disparidades raciales en el actual sistema de ayuda financiera.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2021

Commentary

It’s time to reform sentencing enhancements

We wholeheartedly support the recommendation to establish clear guidelines for when courts should apply sentencing enhancements.

By Guest Commentary • May 26, 2021

Commentary

California needs to offer free meals to all students

Children across California need the governor and California lawmakers to make smart, equitable investments in free school meals.

By Guest Commentary • May 26, 2021

Commentary

California needs to recognize racism as a public health crisis

SB 17 would lead to identifying racial and ethnic disparities, and addressing structural racism in state policies and budgets.

By Guest Commentary • May 25, 2021