Guest Commentary

Capitol

Local transportation agencies are tracking e-bikes and e-scooters: They aren’t Big Brother

Los Angeles and other California cities are requiring rented mobility devices – e-bikes and e-scooters – to share real-time location data with government agencies.

By Guest Commentary • July 28, 2020

Capitol

Close the learning gap by providing broadband access to all Californians

Nearly 1 in 3 school-aged children lack access to the robust broadband networks they need for remote learning, SB 1130 would help close the digital divide.

By Guest Commentary • July 28, 2020

Commentary

To address racial injustice we must also look at health care

All health care providers must do more to address the disparities in health outcomes and life expectancy based on race that exist in our health care system.

By Guest Commentary • July 27, 2020

Capitol

Why resident physicians need due process protections now

Interns, resident physicians and fellows in the University of California system are seeking due process protections through Assembly Bill 2114.

By Guest Commentary • July 27, 2020

Commentary

Homeownership will help address the wealth gap for communities of color

The United States needs to develop a plan to increase homeownership rates for everyone, especially communities of color, who have been left behind for years.

By Guest Commentary • July 26, 2020

Commentary

Return of the California condor to Sequoia National Park signals another Endangered Species Act success

The survival of the California condor is a testament to the Endangered Species Act, which has prevented the extinction of 99% of species under its protection.

By Guest Commentary • July 25, 2020

Commentary

Students can learn during school closures, but a new approach is needed for distance learning

Distance learning will never be as good as in-person learning, but we can do a lot better. New research provides key lessons for how to ensure high-quality educational opportunities.

By Guest Commentary • July 24, 2020

Commentary

California must quickly implement policies for tracking and controlling health care costs and price increases

To protect Californians from rising health care costs, the state needs to strengthen price transparency and price competition.

By Guest Commentary • July 24, 2020

Reader Reactions

Admiring the courage for speaking out on mental health

In the world we live in there is a huge stigma associated with mental illness, but talking about it will hopefully benefit others who struggle with mental health issues.

By Guest Commentary • July 24, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: California debe invertir en una fuerza laboral para rastreo de contactos dirigida por minorías étnicas

Dada la rica diversidad cultural de California, se necesitan rastreadores de contacto que sean capaces de hablar con los pacientes en su lengua materna y con sensibilidad cultural.

By Guest Commentary • July 23, 2020