Why UC’s ethnic studies mandate is delayed
All this comprises a solid argument for delaying any statewide ethnic studies requirement until firm guidelines demanding factuality and prevention of falsehoods and propaganda are put in place.
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One resignation, seven elections, a year’s confusion
The eventual cost to taxpayers could be well over $2 million, just because one man wanted an end to the humiliation his previously boundless ambition brought on. What a guy!
California’s presidential primary a test of how loyal the CAGOP is to Trump
If California – which has never come close to backing Trump in a general election – ices the nomination for him, it would also mark the first time since 1972...
With Democratic vote-splitting, Steve Garvey could end up in the Senate run-off
Garvey has spoken mostly in generalities, not pretending to be a political expert.
Most people protesting against Israel have no idea what they’re protesting about
Students at Berkeley and elsewhere might make better use of their time by learning relevant history and geography, rather than shouting slogans.
Will 2024 become a ‘Year of mental health’?
Newsom and the Legislature are responding with a path that might help. It’s an open question whether cash-strapped voters will follow.
Time to make the utilities commission elective
So, yes, make the commission overtly political, that is, subject to the will of the voters. They could not possibly pick worse commissioners than the governors of the last 50...
Inadequate building boom as housing ‘shortage’ persists
Perhaps the state should instead emphasize single family housing and less dense areas where history shows Californians actually want to live.
Will courts force anti-hate action by ineffective university officials?
Jewish students charged in the lawsuit that Berkeley “does so little to protect (them), it feels as if the school is condoning anti-Semitism.”
Revive AB 1512, let foster kids keep their own money
Maybe if this bill reaches his desk again, Newsom will actually live up to his child advocacy rhetoric.