Commentary - Page 5 of 284 - CalMatters

reparations

California’s reparations task force is reprising mistakes of the past

by Guest Commentary May 31, 2022May 25, 2022

The entrance to Angel Stadium in Anaheim on April 12, 2022. Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports via REUTERS

Anaheim scandal continues Southern California syndrome

by Dan Walters May 31, 2022May 26, 2022

Sprinklers water a lawn in Sacramento on July 15, 2014. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

As drought persists, water rights on agenda

by Dan Walters May 29, 2022May 25, 2022

nuclear power

California needs to keep Diablo Canyon Power Plant running

by Guest Commentary May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

child care

Protect cannabis tax revenue to bolster children’s welfare

by Guest Commentary May 25, 2022May 23, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted inflation and abortion while unveiling his 2022-2023 state budget revision at a news conference in Sacramento on May 13, 2022. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Newsom, legislators given stark budget warning

by Dan Walters May 25, 2022May 24, 2022

public transportation

California needs to put its money where its mouth is on public transportation

by Guest Commentary May 24, 2022May 23, 2022

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Legislature’s supermajorities spawn super sneakiness

by Dan Walters May 24, 2022May 23, 2022

dam removal

Klamath Basin dam removal needs a science-driven oversight plan

by Guest Commentary May 23, 2022May 18, 2022

The California Legislature is dominated by Democrats, but progressives and moderates are often at odds. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Progressives vie with ‘mod squad’ for power in California Legislature

by Dan Walters May 23, 2022May 20, 2022