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Missing the point on cities’ efforts to go all-electric to fight climate change

Cities have begun to adopt policies to address the problems with burning fossil fuels in our homes that would protect our children’s health now.

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Guest Commentary

• August 13, 2020

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Allowing hemp CBD to be used in food, cosmetics would provide California with much needed revenue

Studies project a hemp CBD market for food and beverage at more than $2 billion next year; California is falling behind of this revenue train.

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Guest Commentary

• August 11, 2020

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High speed rail became a boondoggle when politicians changed it to low speed rail

High speed rail requires a dedicated track and electrification, and almost a decade ago legislators prohibited a dedicated track in the Bay Area and non-electrified track in other areas.

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Guest Commentary

• August 7, 2020

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How should the state fund core courses at UC?

I wish that the three UC deans had made some specific suggestions as to how the funding for core instruction might be achieved.

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Guest Commentary

• August 4, 2020

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Heartfelt story about mental health will have a big impact

We need to destigmatize and normalize discussing, seeking and obtaining mental health treatment for the well-being of every individual and family system.

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Guest Commentary

• July 30, 2020

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Admiring the courage for speaking out on mental health

In the world we live in there is a huge stigma associated with mental illness, but talking about it will hopefully benefit others who struggle with mental health issues.

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Guest Commentary

• July 24, 2020

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Electoral College levels the playing field for small states

Re “Supreme Court rules members of the Electoral College must be faithful – how that affects California”; Commentary, July 7, 2020 Jessica Levinson points out many of the attributes and results that can come from the makeup of the Electoral College. It does indeed penalize big states to a degree when it comes to the […]

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Guest Commentary

• July 14, 2020

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Sharing story of depression and anxiety helps many people

Mental illness has long been cloaked in shame and fear, but in the past several years, mental health education has helped enlighten the public.

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Guest Commentary

• July 10, 2020

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Latino small businesses must equitably benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Companies with resources and connections benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program, but we must prioritize our Latino small-business owners.

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Guest Commentary

• July 9, 2020

A portion of the California Aqueduct. Photo by iofoto, istock.com

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Social justice argument on Delta tunnel project doesn’t hold water

Every single Californian deserves access to clean, reliable, affordable water, but the most disadvantaged communities in California, will not be helped by a tunnel.

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Guest Commentary

• July 7, 2020