Commentary It’s time to reopen health clubs and gyms When it comes to concerns about COVID-19 in health clubs, initial research suggests these are far outweighed by the benefits of physical activity. By Guest Commentary • August 31, 2020
Commentary Add nuclear waste to list of social injustices Report: Black, Indigenous and people of color are especially vulnerable to harm from the handling and storage of radioactive waste. By Guest Commentary • August 31, 2020
Reader Reactions Yes, we need a ‘Grand Bargain’ over Delta water – and everyone’s best ideas If the bargain over water from the Delta is to be truly “Grand,” let’s get everyone’s best ideas, not just the powerful water interests. By Guest Commentary • August 28, 2020
Reader Reactions Solar and storage should be state’s clean energy focus California's clean energy hopes rest squarely on expanded use of solar energy and battery storage. By Guest Commentary • August 28, 2020
Commentary Mayors’ reasons for supporting Prop. 15 don’t hold up The justifications that only the biggest corporations will pay the tax and the implication that small businesses are protected are easily refuted. By Guest Commentary • August 27, 2020
Commentary Ban on hunting trophies risks funding for healthy African ecosystems The ability of African nations to conserve ecosystems would be undermined by a bill that would ban Californians from hunting and possessing hunting trophies. By Guest Commentary • August 27, 2020
Commentary Newsom’s leadership needed for special legislative session to focus on taxing the super wealthy and investing in an equitable recovery Several revenue proposals are on the table for California to confront the crises created by systemic inequities compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Guest Commentary • August 20, 2020
Capitol Legislation would hurt small businesses that have turned to online sales As a birthplace for innovation, California should promote and encourage online commerce for small businesses, not stifle it. By Guest Commentary • August 18, 2020
Commentary Personal information measure on the ballot would allow ‘redlining’ and hurt small businesses of color Prop. 24 creates a loophole that weakens the privacy of small businesses and hurts our Black, Latino and Asian-American small businesses the most. By Guest Commentary • August 18, 2020
Commentary Native American sacred land on CSU Long Beach campus should be permanently protected CSU Long Beach is trying to take over sacred land of Native Americans, and Gov. Newsom should help permanently protect the prehistoric site. By Guest Commentary • August 14, 2020