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Commentary

Broadband access more important now than ever during COVID-19 pandemic

State and national leaders must work together with the telecommunications industry to provide internet connectivity to everyone.

By Guest Commentary • May 29, 2020

Capitol

In recovering from the coronavirus, California must achieve a more equitable economy

California’s response to recovering from the coronavirus crisis must be founded on equitable programs that recognize, rather than ignore, the past.

By Guest Commentary • May 28, 2020

Commentary

What’s at the heart of California’s water wars? Delta outflow explained

It seems like everyone is suing each other in the war for California’s water; but what are they really fighting over?

By Guest Commentary • May 28, 2020

Capitol

Pregnant women in prisons and jails should be guaranteed a minimum standard of care

More than 50 organizations support AB 732, which requires a consistent standard of pregnancy and reproductive care for incarcerated people.

By Guest Commentary • May 28, 2020

Commentary

Republicans versus the right to vote

The Republican suit challenging Newsom’s executive order on mail in ballots is a bad political argument dressed up like a lawsuit.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2020

Capitol

Why repealing Prop. 209 won’t engineer a more equitable California

The myopic amendment, wrapped around a feel-good rhetoric with a steep price tag, will fall short of establishing long-lasting diversity.

By Guest Commentary • May 27, 2020

Commentary

Californians trust public health officials to keep them safe; business leaders should too

Recent poll shows nearly 7 in 10 Californians have trust and confidence in how public health officials are responding to COVID-19.

By Guest Commentary • May 26, 2020

Capitol

Revised budget puts older Californians, communities at risk

Cuts in the May revised budget will result in more hospitalizations and higher mortality risks for California’s older adults.

By Guest Commentary • May 26, 2020

Commentary

Vets understand the healing power of nature and the need to protect public lands

After a one-year deployment to Iraq, spending time outdoors, in nature was healing for me and many other vets.

By Guest Commentary • May 25, 2020

Commentary

Equity in higher education essential for California’s strong economic recovery

As California re-opens its economy, equity in higher education must be a focus; increasing college access will be essential to the recovery.

By Guest Commentary • May 24, 2020