My-turn

Commentary

California should make June 19 a paid holiday

Recognizing Juneteenth helps Americans acknowledge our nation’s racist past.

By Guest Commentary • June 18, 2021

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Bring everyone to the table to achieve equitable economic growth

California employers, workers and residents must commit to creating a shared prosperity.

By Guest Commentary • June 17, 2021

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California’s electric-vehicle push should support American workers

Assembly Bill 794 strips away language requiring essential manufacturing and assembly to be done in the United States.

By Guest Commentary • June 16, 2021

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Cost shouldn’t impede access to abortion for Californians

Senate Bill 245 would eliminate health care plans’ cost-sharing requirements for the procedure.

By Guest Commentary • June 16, 2021

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Hold social media companies to founding principles of free speech

New state Assembly bill would curb the ability of platforms to censor information.

By Guest Commentary • June 15, 2021

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Profit-thirsty Big Ag makes a bad thing worse

The drought and worsening climate crisis underscore why California’s water must be divvied up equitably.

By Guest Commentary • June 15, 2021

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Californians should be seeing red over electricity rate hikes

New bill would limit sky-high fees that enrich utilities at the expense of ratepayers, but legislators may need a push.

By Guest Commentary • June 14, 2021

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Put legal aid in reach of all Californians

The state should build on South Dakota’s model for ensuring that those with civil law issues don’t have to go it alone.

By Guest Commentary • June 14, 2021

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Don’t delay governor’s broadband plan

Lock in the details for a “middle mile” broadband infrastructure plan before June 15 to secure billions in federal funding.

By Guest Commentary • June 11, 2021

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California must renew efforts to keep families in crisis together

A permanent investment in supportive services could help keep children out of our foster care system.

By Guest Commentary • June 10, 2021