My-turn

Commentary

Lessons learned in the journey from Prop. 187 to DACA to the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide on the termination of DACA, but immigrants know they have been down this road before.

By Guest Commentary • June 15, 2020

Commentary

We’re experiencing ‘emergency inflation’ on some issues – if everything is a crisis, then nothing is

When we use crisis frames on issues that require long-term policy shifts, they can paralyze us, leading to thinking that the problem is too big to solve.

By Guest Commentary • June 15, 2020

Capitol

Legislature should keep reimbursing community health centers for telephonic health care visits

Reimbursement of telephonic visits is a lifeline for many of the smaller community health centers in California.

By Guest Commentary • June 14, 2020

Capitol

Make up for COVID-19 losses by investing in California higher education; state’s economic recovery depends on it

Leaders need to invest in California’s world-class institutions of higher education to hasten our state’s recovery.

By Guest Commentary • June 13, 2020

Capitol

Funding for community health navigators is needed now more than ever

Health navigators reach out to marginalized communities of all ethnicities to provide information about affordable health care and other programs.

By Guest Commentary • June 13, 2020

Capitol

Our justice system is failing our youth; California must reshape and redefine its approach

If we want to address the racial injustice of the system and support all of California’s young people to succeed, we must think and act differently.

By Guest Commentary • June 12, 2020

Commentary

Churches, cinemas and the politics of COVID-19

The decision to allow churches to reopen was undoubtedly good politics, but it begs the question: What about movie theatres?

By Guest Commentary • June 12, 2020

Capitol

Bridge the digital divide with action on creating access to broadband for all

COVID-19 shines a harsh spotlight on California’s digital equity; we need action now from state leaders to extend the reach of broadband to all.

By Guest Commentary • June 11, 2020

Commentary

Shutting down facilities that recycle old cars would create an environmental disaster

The Department of Toxic Substances Control is threatening to effectively shut down car recycling plants by calling them “hazardous waste treatment” facilities.

By Guest Commentary • June 11, 2020

Capitol

Remove barriers to accessing CalFresh, the state’s food assistance program

SB 882 would streamline access to CalFresh and make permanent emergency measures that allow quick and easy access from home.

By Guest Commentary • June 10, 2020