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A solution to health, safety and labor problems in fast food

The FAST Recovery Act would create a structure to improve compliance with the law in the fast-food industry.

By Guest Commentary • January 18, 2022

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Schools dealing with closures could learn from Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles Unified has had necessary COVID safety precautions in place since returning to in-person learning in August.

By Guest Commentary • January 14, 2022

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Can Newsom deliver on single-payer health care?

Single-payer systems in economically advanced capitalist countries like ours produce better health at much lower costs.

By Guest Commentary • January 14, 2022

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Museums have a role to play in climate resilience

Funding could support museum exhibitions, outreach programs and initiatives to educate the public about climate change impacts.

By Guest Commentary • January 13, 2022

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Save the annex, save half a billion dollars

Those who oppose destruction of the annex claim that improvements could be done for less than half the estimated price.

By Guest Commentary • January 13, 2022

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Tough-on-crime debate needs balance of effective policies

Probation officers know the best approach in dealing with crime is an effective combination of accountability plus opportunity and rehabilitation.

By Guest Commentary • January 12, 2022

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State should allow direct to consumer shipping for craft distillers

The Legislature has a chance to modernize the state’s alcohol shipping laws and allow consumers to buy distilled spirits like they do wine.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

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Give restaurants certainty with consistent outdoor dining regulations

Lawmakers should adopt statewide outdoor dining regulations and abandon legislation that would harm the restaurant community.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

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How to end health care insecurity in California

California legislators have studied proposals for universal health care at length; now it’s time to pass Assembly Bill 1400.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

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Rebate reform will lower medication costs for California patients

AB 933 would address the cost barriers to medication that can prevent people from getting the help they need.

By Guest Commentary • January 10, 2022