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Developing initiatives for a strong economic recovery for all

Governor’s task force report emphasizes a strong and resilient economy must have equity at its core – prioritizing communities that have been left behind.

By Guest Commentary • November 24, 2020

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Here’s how communities of color can win elections

As the country's demographics shift to include more people of color, Los Angeles provides a model for how to win high-stakes races for progressive change.

By Guest Commentary • November 24, 2020

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Coachella Valley tackles affordable housing with regional cooperation

California needs more regional cooperation and community buy-in to deal with affordable housing and make our state affordable for every family.

By Guest Commentary • November 24, 2020

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Crisis of rising student homelessness worthy of immediate action

Lawmakers at every level of government have a role to play in tackling the student homelessness crisis.

By Guest Commentary • November 23, 2020

California Wildfires

After this year’s wildfires, California must spend to manage forest health

California’s forests can again function as they did historically and be more resilient to wildfires, if the state makes these major shifts.

By Guest Commentary • November 23, 2020

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Real reforms needed to deal with affordable housing

The state auditor’s report points out that California has no comprehensive approach to building affordable housing and it wasted $2.7 billion.

By Guest Commentary • November 22, 2020

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Change in food bank distribution service sets off alarm bells

A new entity that formed this year will be responsible for distributing millions of pounds of food to food banks throughout California.

By Guest Commentary • November 20, 2020

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Prop. 15 isn’t California’s last opportunity to restore our social contract

There are other bold proposals that can lay the foundation for a just recovery while generating billions for our schools and local services.

By Guest Commentary • November 20, 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

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Why do shopping malls remain open while indoor climbing centers have to close?

The spaces of indoor climbing centers are more akin to shopping malls than your local gym, so why is the government shutting them down?

By Guest Commentary • November 19, 2020