Climate Change California rates a grade of ‘C’ on climate action Despite all that we experienced last year, I’m still hopeful that California can once more lead the nation and world with climate solutions. By Guest Commentary • March 18, 2021
Commentary Together, the Coachella Valley is ready to solve our affordable housing challenge A housing network has been created to leverage resources and produce 10,000 affordable housing units over the next 10 years. By Guest Commentary • March 18, 2021
Commentary Transform school meals to nourish kids and create opportunities for farmers Bills in the Legislature would make school food accessible to all students and provide incentives for healthier plant-based meals. By Guest Commentary • March 17, 2021
Commentary Latest ethnic studies plan sets the right tone for the future Ethnic studies promises a higher level of engagement for marginalized student groups and a heightened awareness of cultural engagement. By Guest Commentary • March 17, 2021
CalMatters en Español Opinión: Transformar las comidas escolares para nutrir a los niños y crear oportunidades para los agricultores Los proyectos de ley en la Legislatura harían que la comida escolar fuera accesible para todos los estudiantes y proporcionarían incentivos para comidas más saludables a base de plantas. By Guest Commentary • March 17, 2021
Commentary As drought alarms sound, is California prepared? Here are some priorities the State Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife can tackle now to get ready for the next drought. By Guest Commentary • March 16, 2021
Capitol Why child support fails California’s kids in poverty Here are three proposals for reform to ensure that every dollar parents pay in child support goes where it should – to children. By Guest Commentary • March 15, 2021
Commentary Teenagers aren’t nearly as crazy as their elders In real-life facts, teenagers today report more anxiety and less depression on standard tests, and display less alarming trends than adults. By Guest Commentary • March 15, 2021
Commentary Inequitable access to the outdoors is a pervasive issue in California Many of us have personal connections to California’s public lands and rivers; it’s imperative that we protect these places for the next generation. By Guest Commentary • March 15, 2021
CalMatters en Español Por qué la manutención de los hijos les falla a los niños de California en la pobreza Aquí hay tres propuestas de reforma para asegurar que cada dólar que los padres pagan en manutención de los hijos vaya donde debería: a los niños. By Guest Commentary • March 15, 2021