Guest Commentary

Climate Change

Cap and trade, offsets at a crossroads in California’s climate policy

If California is serious about greenhouse gas reductions, the state must address these climate goals directly.

By Guest Commentary • March 1, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Cambiando multas y tarifas injustas que pueden descarrilar la vida de personas que no pueden pagar

El gobierno debería poder equilibrar sus libros sin imponer multas y tarifas excesivas a las personas: es un arreglo en el que todos pierden.

By Guest Commentary • March 1, 2021

Commentary

Changing unfair fines and fees that can derail the lives of people who can’t afford to pay

Government should be able to balance its books without slapping excessive fines and fees on people – it’s a lose-lose arrangement.

By Guest Commentary • March 1, 2021

Capitol

Many schools are open but proposed legislation would set them back

We propose amendments to AB 86 that would support schools that have been open and provide the resources for all schools.

By Guest Commentary • March 1, 2021

Commentary

Cal/OSHA needs to require employers to promote and provide access to vaccine

It is imperative that California update its requirements related to COVID-19 for employers and move forward on employer vaccination requirements.

By Guest Commentary • February 26, 2021

Reader Reactions

The sadness felt about removing Junipero Serra’s statue from Capitol Park

After the statue of Junipero Serra had been removed, I began praying a rosary at that spot with others from Catholic parishes in the area.

By Guest Commentary • February 26, 2021

Capitol

The work starts now to improve our approach to hunger, food assistance

From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.

By Guest Commentary • February 25, 2021

Capitol

Public Universities and colleges can serve as economic engines to drive economy out of pandemic slump

California’s public colleges and universities will continue to struggle to fulfill their mission without stable state and federal funding.

By Guest Commentary • February 25, 2021

Capitol

Extend Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented adults

We need bold legislation like SB 56 and AB 4 to end the systematic exclusion of low-income undocumented adults from Medi-Cal.

By Guest Commentary • February 24, 2021

Commentary

This a good time for the Legislature to invest in California by taxing large, profitable corporations

Reversing the housing crisis and addressing homelessness will require large investments, and AB 71 is a bold step.

By Guest Commentary • February 24, 2021