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
Climate Change Recommendations to help California’s economic recovery and to take action on climate A plan to prioritize good jobs that solve some of our environmental and climate issues can lead to a strong economic recovery. By Guest Commentary • October 3, 2020
Climate Change California needs to accelerate efforts to achieve clean energy goals California will need to more than double renewable energy capacity in the next 10 years, and state leaders have to plan for that expansion. By Guest Commentary • October 2, 2020
Commentary This is not the time to propose more tax increases Now is the worst possible time to raise taxes, but that hasn’t stopped lawmakers in Sacramento and local politicians from proposing 243 local tax increases. By Guest Commentary • October 2, 2020
Commentary Orange County desalination project doesn’t pencil out Poseidon Water Co. wants to build a desalination plant in Orange County and seeks a deal that would lock utility into buying their water for decades. By Guest Commentary • October 1, 2020
Commentary Meaningful representation of Sikh Americans in ethnic studies would show progress for inclusion The second draft of the Ethnic Studies curriculum only mentions Sikhs in the context of victimization following the terrorist attacks of 9/11. By Guest Commentary • October 1, 2020
Capitol A call for collaboration on public safety legislation We know that enacting legislation to restore public trust in law enforcement is an achievable goal, but it requires listening and collaboration. By Guest Commentary • October 1, 2020
Commentary All-electric building codes for new homes would protect our health – and our kids’ health Indoor pollution from gas furnaces, heaters, dryers and gas stoves can cause asthma in children – Californians should commit to healthier homes. By Guest Commentary • September 30, 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