Commentary The one element missing from the discussion of housing: Tolerance If living in a home with a garden is your thing, you probably shouldn’t expect Californian tolerance from a certain group of people. By Guest Commentary • September 15, 2021
Commentary Embrace offshore wind as key part of the climate crisis solution Gov. Gavin Newsom should sign AB 525 to help develop California’s offshore wind energy industry. By Guest Commentary • September 15, 2021
Commentary Follow science to ensure parity in COVID-19 passport criteria We agree that COVID-19 passports are reasonable; however, the implementation must be done judiciously and scientifically. By Guest Commentary • September 14, 2021
Commentary Esprit co-founder: Approve garment worker bill so California fashion can succeed Eliminating sweatshops with SB 62 is crucial to level the playing field for fashion brands that know how to balance profits, people and the planet. By Guest Commentary • September 13, 2021
Commentary Climate change is bankrupting California’s ecosystems There is no ecological Chapter 11 to protect our communities from climate change. But, here are actions we can all take now: By Guest Commentary • September 13, 2021
Commentary The recall petition power is being abused Used cynically by wealthy political interests, the recall provisions of the California Constitution cease to align with our democratic values. By Guest Commentary • September 12, 2021
Commentary How strategy of replacement candidate in recall may play out The idea that the party’s candidate will lose the recall, but a party member will beat back a divided opposition is not usually what happens. By Guest Commentary • September 10, 2021
Commentary California can end the double-punishment of immigrants who’ve served their time AB 937 would ensure that immigrants who serve their sentences, are ordered released aren’t transferred to ICE detention. By Guest Commentary • September 9, 2021
Commentary Recall election is another assault on Black voters The same forces pushing Black voter suppression efforts in Georgia, Texas and other states are bankrolling the recall in California. By Guest Commentary • September 9, 2021
Commentary Abortion access in California is under greater threat than we think Here’s what will be lost if Roe v. Wade is overturned in a case being heard before the Supreme Court this fall. By Guest Commentary • September 9, 2021