Commentary
Why journalism matters
Four investigative reports in four California media demonstrate how independent journalism is a bulwark against official malfeasance.
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
Denise Amos
California Voices Deputy Editor
Dan Walters
Columnist
Jim Newton
Contributor
Pedro Rios
Contributor
Robert Greene
Contributor
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.
Commentary
Even more confusion over tax vote
The apparent failure of a hotel tax measure in San Diego is the latest example of legal confusion over the vote margin required for some local taxes that the state Supreme Court should clear up.
Commentary
To prevent mass school shootings, California should rely on facts and science, not for-profit fear-mongers
Despite crime being at record setting lows, national polling reveals 93% of parents consider school safety a top priority. In the aftermath of isolated but widely reported horrific school shootings, education leaders report they’re inundated with sales pitches from security companies, each with the same basic message: You could be next. Fear mongering of exceedingly […]
Commentary
Brown’s big school reform falls short
A new study by a UC-Berkeley research team concludes that a program to provide more money to help "high-risk" students raise their educational achievement has had little effect in Los Angeles high schools.
Commentary
Mattress recycling program helping California achieve statewide goal
Mike O’Donnell, Mattress Recycling Council: State and local leaders and solid waste companies should join the Bye Bye Mattress program to expand free mattress recycling to businesses and residents.
Commentary
Here’s my marriage proposal
William L. Rukeyser, Davis writer: If the religions got out of the contract business and the state got out of the worship business, the validity of the religious ceremonies would be purely in the eyes of the couples, trios or whatever, their co-religionists and whatever gods they believed in.
That is a Solomonic solution that should make everybody happy.
Capitol
An Ethnic Studies graduation requirement at CSU can help unify our diverse communities
Ethnic Studies should be a graduation requirement at California State Universities because racial literacy is a skill needed to achieve a just and functioning society.