Commentary Protect small-business owners from lawsuit abuse Legislators should look and see how small businesses are struggling and give them relief from shakedown lawsuits. By Guest Commentary • December 10, 2021
Reader Reactions Seeing the nursing shortage from a student’s perspective The pandemic has shown the many flaws of our health care system and why hospitals have become short-staffed. By Guest Commentary • December 10, 2021
Commentary Feds should focus on natural solutions in flood preparation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should take a holistic approach to reduce the increasing risks of flooding due to climate change. By Guest Commentary • December 9, 2021
Reader Reactions California’s water infrastructure needs to be updated How do we use our water supply to benefit everyone? By providing a safe, healthy, affordable food supply. By Guest Commentary • December 9, 2021
Commentary Take these steps for cleaner air in California Implement smog check for heavy-duty diesel trucks, and enact zero-emission standards on leaf blowers and off-road small engines. By Guest Commentary • December 8, 2021
Commentary Redistricting will help determine how California deals with climate crisis Redrawing California’s political lines will help determine if we fight or fold in the face of the climate crisis. By Guest Commentary • December 8, 2021
Commentary Integrate California Native history and culture into state’s social studies curriculum Teaching California Indian history to all students would provide knowledge of the people who have lived here for thousands of years. By Guest Commentary • December 7, 2021
Commentary Here’s why labor unions are winning again Workers are fed up and feeling empowered because of widespread dissatisfaction with working conditions. By Guest Commentary • December 7, 2021
Commentary Solutions for the hiring crisis in California school districts Here are a few actions California legislators can take to give school districts a better chance of filling vacant positions. By Guest Commentary • December 6, 2021
Commentary Another way to reform the recall: Ranked Choice Voting A more accurate reflection of California voters’ preferences in a recall would come from a Ranked Choice Voting general election. By Guest Commentary • December 6, 2021