Commentary
Dumbing down teacher license tests
Wrongheaded efforts are being made to dumb down the requirements for obtaining a teaching credential, and that would hurt kids who are already falling behind.
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
California Voices Editor
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California Voices Deputy Editor
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Columnist
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Contributor
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Contributor
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Capitol
Homeless camps damage California’s levees; proposed legislation would protect the barriers
A California Assembly bill would enable flood control districts to relocate homeless camps that are damaging levees and endangering communities.
Commentary
Closed community spaces due to coronavirus will leave the homeless out in the cold — it’s a disgrace
While Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order authorizes $150 million to increase shelter beds, lease hotel rooms and distribute trailers, many of California’s homeless will still be left out in the cold.
Commentary
If the Supreme Court repeals the Affordable Care Act, California will feel substantial impact
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could scrap the Affordable Care Act. If the court repeals the health care law, one in three California residents covered by Medi-Cal could lose their health insurance or face substantial coverage limits.
Commentary
California also faces economic hit
Gov. Newsom winning well-deserved plaudits for handling the coronavirus pandemic but a forecast recession could put his agenda on hold.
Commentary
With coronavirus, we should practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’
Notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, we must all focus on how we can heal our state and nation in new and creative ways after too many years of social disharmony and disunity.
Commentary
Why journalism matters
Four investigative reports in four California media demonstrate how independent journalism is a bulwark against official malfeasance.
Climate Change
California should reset its ambition and unleash the next wave of clean energy to combat climate change
California should think bigger about climate change and imagine a complete climate solution, where we actually reverse climate change rather than just avoid its catastrophic impacts.
Commentary
Sacrifices Californians make together to slow the spread of coronavirus are worth it
The sacrifices that families, schools, businesses and communities are making to slow down the spread of the coronavirus protect the health of the people who may need advanced treatment.
Commentary
California should structure funding for skilled nursing to promote high-quality care
It is essential in this aging state that California structures its funding for skilled nursing care in a way that promotes high-quality care.