Commentary
Gavin Newsom has shined so far
Gov. Gavin Newsom has performed very well in managing California's piece of the coronoavirus pandemic but it's only been a month and many challenges lie ahead.
Spencer Pratt wants to be LA’s next mayor. His tell-all book won’t help him
In his memoir, Pratt describes himself as selfish, undisciplined and unprincipled. He deflects blame, squanders fortunes and complains a lot.
How the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling could affect California’s gerrymandered districts
The High Court's decision guts the Voting Rights Act’s impetus to draw districts so non-white ethnic groups get congressional representation.
We can’t ‘restore’ American history by flagging Native American books
Pres. Donald Trump is pressuring Redwood National and State Parks to tag tribally-centered books and material critical of American history.
Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
The idea that billionaires will flee California over a proposed wealth tax is bunk. Still, the ballot initiative is only a Band-Aid, and impedes a more serious conversation about the state's deeper fiscal problems.
Yousef Baig
California Voices Editor
Denise Amos
California Voices Deputy Editor
Dan Walters
Columnist
Jim Newton
Contributor
Pedro Rios
Contributor
Robert Greene
Contributor
George B. Sánchez-Tello
Contributor
Commentary
Pandemic reveals need for schools to utilize technology for online classrooms
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears some California leaders are finally recommending schools to consider how to take full advantage of online instruction.
Capitol
Let’s make sure that coronavirus doesn’t make hiring inequality even worse
The TECH Act can be an important step in fighting employment discrimination by encouraging the use of hiring technology tools that help eliminate bias.
Commentary
Our children’s education should be a priority as California recovers from coronavirus
For many California school districts, the COVID-19 crisis and the economic hardship accompanying it may trigger budget cuts, which will likely mean layoffs and reductions in critical student services.
Commentary
In responding to coronavirus crisis, state and local officials are providing real leadership
State and local officials have been able to lead the battle against the coronavirus crisis because of the opportunities created by American federalism for leading from below.
Commentary
Why teenagers may be the downfall of preventing the spread of the coronavirus
With the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, how do we find a way to persuade teenagers to take greater care in their social actions, for their safety as well as our own?
Commentary
What’s at stake for California communities in the U.S. Census?
The once-a-decade U.S. Census plays a critical role in ensuring that California communities receive the resources they need and the representation they deserve in government.
Commentary
It’s time to reconsider California’s ‘shelter-at-home’ policy
Now that our understanding of how the coronavirus spreads is improving, it is time to rethink our stay-at-home policy and let data drive a more limited, focused response.
Capitol
It’s a new reality, but I really miss face-to-face communication in real-time
Online meetings, conference calls, texts and emails have become common methods of working during the coronavirus pandemic, and it reminds me how much I miss communicating with people face-to-face.
Capitol
We can rebuild a better California in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
As California recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, we must address the shortcomings of economic inequality and create a government that works for the people.