Climate Change Has California given up its climate ambitions? I’ve led the state Democratic Party’s environmental caucus for eight years, but I am alienated by leadership that prefers jobs on a dying planet. By Guest Commentary • April 19, 2021
Commentary Water infrastructure package needed to deal with drought California’s water infrastructure is deteriorating and in need of the kind of financial investment that only the federal government can afford. By Guest Commentary • April 19, 2021
Commentary California’s public higher ed system shaping nation’s leaders Appointments to the Biden administration underscore how California’s public higher education system creates strong and diverse leaders. By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2021
Commentary CalPERS review of its investment strategy and actuarial assumptions When an investment strategy is adopted, the discount rate is set, which is key in estimating how much future benefits are expected to cost. By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2021
CalMatters en Español Opinión: El sistema público de educación superior de California da forma a los líderes de la nación Los nombramientos para la administración de Biden subrayan cómo el sistema de educación superior pública de California crea líderes fuertes y diversos. By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2021
Reader Reactions Make multi-cancer early detection screens widely available These new technologies will enable primary care providers to screen for dozens of cancers through a simple blood draw. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
Commentary Raising Shasta Dam threatens McCloud River, sacred tribal lands and salmon The Biden administration should issue a ruling that the Shasta Dam project is not feasible because of tribal rights and environmental impacts. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
Commentary Quality online education for higher ed requires public investment Getting online education right at our public universities will require infrastructure and human resource investment. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
CalMatters en Español Opinión: La educación en línea de calidad para la educación superior requiere inversión pública Para que la educación en línea sea adecuada en nuestras universidades públicas, necesitaremos inversiones en infraestructura y recursos humanos. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
Commentary Low-turnout recall elections are the Republican strategy for victory The Republicans’ idea is to exploit the state’s recall provisions and harness public frustrations to secure an off-cycle election. By Guest Commentary • April 14, 2021