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Capitol

Here’s how Californians can solve our broadband crisis

We fought to create today’s utility structure where companies providing public necessities must offer universal service at affordable rates.

By Guest Commentary • April 5, 2021

Commentary

Eliminate California’s reliance on diesel backup generators

Practical alternatives to diesel backup generators are essential to achieving California’s clean power goals.

By Guest Commentary • April 5, 2021

Capitol

Proposal would overturn policy that saves Californians money on auto insurance

The Department of Insurance proposal would eliminate the “affinity discount,” which affects millions in communities of color.

By Guest Commentary • April 2, 2021

Commentary

Sharing narratives through ethnic studies strengthens democracy

As a longtime rabbi and activist for the poor, I have seen how testimony of the human experience changes minds and makes for a better society.  I’ve seen women experiencing homelessness call for city leaders to effect change; veterans tell of harrowing times in war, pleading for mental health treatment; and children convey how they […]

By Guest Commentary • April 2, 2021

Commentary

Law enforcement should get backlog of rape kits tested

Law enforcement’s indifference to a rape kit backlog reporting requirement is stunning; Legislature should hold agencies accountable.

By Guest Commentary • April 1, 2021

Capitol

Reform the Private Attorneys General Act, which didn’t really help workers

The Legislature will have an opportunity to fix the PAGA law – Private Attorneys General Act – that threatens businesses.

By Guest Commentary • April 1, 2021

Commentary

Professionals, not police, should respond to mental health crises

Assembly Bill 988 would lay the groundwork for a 988 mental health crisis hotline, creating an alternative to 911.

By Guest Commentary • March 31, 2021

Commentary

With San Francisco Bay on life support, Newsom withholds the cure

It’s time for the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt a comprehensive, science-based plan to restore San Francisco Bay.

By Guest Commentary • March 31, 2021

Commentary

Create a youth development department in Los Angeles

Proposal would create a department to centralize L.A.'s youth programs, which are currently spread across 26 departments.

By Guest Commentary • March 30, 2021

Commentary

A statewide health information exchange would strengthen public health

A comprehensive health information exchange is an essential infrastructure that would improve patient care across California.

By Guest Commentary • March 30, 2021