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Commentary

California needs a new Master Plan for Higher Education

The UC system is in need of reform; here’s a four-step proposal that would unlock R&D potential and expand access to California students.

By Guest Commentary • May 3, 2021

Commentary

Approve psychedelic therapy to help prevent veteran suicides

Our goal is to end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing research and advocacy for veterans seeking psychedelic therapies.

By Guest Commentary • May 3, 2021

Commentary

Continued investment needed for small businesses

California has made an unprecedented investment in small business, if we keep it up they can lead our post-pandemic economic recovery.

By Guest Commentary • April 30, 2021

Commentary

Trump-era water rules should be reversed

Californians will lose if the Trump administration rules over water deliveries are allowed to stand.

By Guest Commentary • April 30, 2021

Capitol

Californians need state public banking options; here’s why

Low-income communities have borne the brunt of systemic racism in our financial institutions – a public bank can help change that.

By Guest Commentary • April 29, 2021

Commentary

In California, voter suppression starts in high school

If we care about young people having a voice in elections, schools can start taking their students’ role in our democracy seriously.

By Guest Commentary • April 29, 2021

Commentary

Data system will help chart a pathway to educational success

Continued funding for a Cradle-to-Career Data System would empower communities and educators to demand better from schools.

By Guest Commentary • April 28, 2021

Capitol

California needs more jobs in job training

As we emerge from the pandemic, California needs job training that focuses on results for people and businesses.

By Guest Commentary • April 28, 2021

Capitol

Here are priorities to reform the Brown Act for government transparency

The Legislature should prioritize core fixes to the Brown Act, avoid unintended consequences and create a path to meaningful reform.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

Commentary

Student housing crisis almost ruined my life

I am a student at UC Davis, and even though I worked as hard as I could to pay for housing, I was at risk of homelessness.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021