Guest Commentary

Commentary

A teacher’s view: What policymakers and the public don’t understand about reopening schools

By the time the safety recommendations are implemented and running smoothly, the school year will be ending.

By Guest Commentary • February 23, 2021

Commentary

California’s unhealthy distinction: America’s only no indoor fitness state

The governor closed indoor fitness centers last summer, won’t turn over information why or explain what gyms must do to re-open.

By Guest Commentary • February 23, 2021

Commentary

Fighting for justice for Asian Americans, united against hate crimes

For most Asian families, the Lunar New Year is a time for celebration. This year, with all the hate crimes, it became a time for mourning.

By Guest Commentary • February 22, 2021

Commentary

Tax hike on employers isn’t necessary as state enjoys revenue windfall

Lawmakers should focus on jobs and growth, rather than pursuing a damaging and unnecessary tax hike with Assembly Bill 71.

By Guest Commentary • February 22, 2021

Commentary

How to build a more inclusive L.A. County through small businesses

As L.A. County navigates the pandemic, here are four critical steps to help small businesses and to build an economy that works for everyone.

By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021

Climate Change

Farmers can help in battle against climate change

California farmers have an opportunity to turbo-charge the green revolution in rural America with crop-based biofuels.

By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021

Reader Reactions

Many voters yearning for a ‘problem solving caucus’

The intent of the Problem Solvers Caucus to work across the political aisle is what many California voters would like to see in their representatives.

By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021

Commentary

As hate crimes increase, what will California do?

California law considers all hate crime convictions, even felonies where the victim is injured as non-violent – Assembly Bill 266 would change that.

By Guest Commentary • February 18, 2021

Capitol

Paid sick leave will help protect us in this pandemic

Here are five compelling reasons California’s leaders must renew supplemental paid sick leave to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

By Guest Commentary • February 18, 2021

Commentary

A solution that would add to the ranks of California’s health care workforce

Policymakers should modernize nursing education regulations to allow for an increase in simulation time in clinical education for students.

By Guest Commentary • February 17, 2021