California

Commentary

Here are six bold strategies for achieving health equity in Medi-Cal plans

Upcoming contract negotiations between the state and Medi-Cal managed care plans can address health care inequities.

By Guest Commentary • December 7, 2020

Climate Change

California Lt. Gov. Kounalakis: Our future rests on climate action

We find ourselves at a crossroads for what the future could look like. Now is the time for the rest of the nation to join California in committing to climate action.

By Guest Commentary • November 19, 2020

Commentary

Post-Prop. 22: A different approach toward Uber and Lyft – and ride-hailing

Here are two regulation changes for Uber and Lyft that would decrease traffic congestion and carbon emissions, and increase drivers’ wages.

By Guest Commentary • November 18, 2020

Commentary

In global trade, California will have an ally in a Biden administration

A new administration in the White House will strengthen California's position on the world stage and in global trade.

By Guest Commentary • November 9, 2020

Elections

How not to freak out: A user’s guide to awaiting California’s election results

Buckle in for a long count, remember that margins and geography matter, look for these clues — and prepare to wait days on close races.

By Ben Christopher • November 3, 2020

Commentary

Despite ending the Census count early, the 2020 effort brought together diverse organizations to build stronger communities

Many of us involved in the Census remain optimistic that the relationships built over the past two years have not been in vain.

By Guest Commentary • October 16, 2020

Capitol

Small businesses in California need financial relief now

Gov. Newsom and the Legislature should immediately develop a major small-business relief program for businesses that need the most help.

By Guest Commentary • October 8, 2020

Commentary

When legislators delay on housing reform, people of color lose

Until we abandon the racist attitudes in our housing policies, we will continue to see failures at the state level to pass meaningful reform.

By Guest Commentary • October 5, 2020

Climate Change

Mega fires and mega floods: California’s new extremes require a response of similar scale

Successfully reducing the risks of major floods and catastrophic wildfires will require many years of sustained commitment and coordination.

By Guest Commentary • October 5, 2020

Commentary

It is time to reopen all museums

As some museums begin to reopen, museums in 25 counties continue to be closed, revealing inconsistencies in California’s response to COVID-19.

By Guest Commentary • September 30, 2020