Opinion
Homeless individuals to receive long overdue help from governor Newsom
Governor Newsom’s ambitious plan to force mentally-ill homeless into CARE Court is attainable. Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court is a new framework to get people with mental health and substance use disorders the support and care they need.
Climate activist dies after setting himself on fire in protest
Climate activist Wynn Bruce set himself on fire to protest climate change in front of the Supreme Court building and I completely support his actions.
Water restriction calls likely to face pushback
Asking California residents to cut back on water usage is a request that isn’t going to receive positive reactions.
Mask mandate lifted by Florida Judge is a grave mistake
Travelers are demanding the Transportation Security Administration end its mask mandate while inside airplanes.
Biden administration restores community voices on climate change
The Biden administration will restore regulations that require local communities to have input on climate impacts before federal agencies. This includes approving highways, pipelines and other projects.
Black immigrants at a disadvantage for college success
The Immigrants Rising group raises awareness among staff, faculty, and administrators on how to create access and opportunities for Black undocumented students in higher education programs throughout the country.
Shorter work week is what California needs
California can make history by becoming the first state across the U.S to enforce 32-hour work weeks instead of 40-hour workweeks.
Breaking out of the post-quarantine routine proves to be challenging
Getting back into pre-pandemic routines is going to be difficult, if not impossible, to get back into.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic effect on how people and for some this completely reshaped their daily routines.