Commentary
Tax hikes in the midst of recession?
Would California voters accept tax increases in the midst of a severe recession? That's the question of the moment.
No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
A poll shows three Democrats and two Republicans have voter support percentages in the teens. The top two vote-getters in June will face off in November.
She spent six of her last years in arbitration with her HMO. Her husband’s still fighting the system
Arbitrators in medical disputes are supposed to be unbiased, but this couple suspected there is an incentive to favor HMO’s in arbitration.
A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass isn't vulnerable on her right, but she may be on her left, as City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and ex-supporter, runs against her.
California promised accountability for inmate deaths in jails. A year later, no results.
Lawmakers passed a law creating a state department to review inmate deaths, but it hasn’t completed a single death review in its first year.
Yousef Baig
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California Voices Deputy Editor
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Commentary
Equity in higher education essential for California’s strong economic recovery
As California re-opens its economy, equity in higher education must be a focus; increasing college access will be essential to the recovery.
Commentary
How long will one-man rule last?
California is accidentally conducting an experiment in parliamentary government, which allows the executive to govern by decree.
Commentary
Restarting a greener Sacramento-area economy by smartly using existing state funds
Green Means Go is a four-year pilot program to accelerate new types of housing opportunities and cleaner transportation options.
Capitol
California should eliminate cost-sharing for abortion during COVID-19 pandemic
The governor should take executive action to eliminate cost-sharing for abortion services under health insurance plans.
Commentary
California officials should look into SoCalGas threat of a COVID-19 protest against San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo received a dangerous threat, if the city council voted on an ordinance to encourage construction of all-electric buildings.
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Congress must fund another major economic relief package
With the COVID-19 pandemic devastating the economy, the rationale for significant additional federal funding for state governments is needed.
Commentary
Making grocery stores a recycling center seems unthinkable in this time of COVID-19
Several ideas have been floated to reduce plastic waste, but one idea makes little sense – to have grocery stores serve as recycling centers.
Capitol
AB 2501 is an ill-conceived, one-size-fits-all approach to financial relief for Californians
While the intention of AB 2501 is respectable in this financial crisis, the bill’s requirements would compromise the ability of credit unions to work individually with members.
Commentary
We must invest in teachers now as students transition to distance learning
Teachers need top-notch professional development to continue moving California’s students forward with distance learning. Here’s why.