One of the most misunderstood provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the so-called “individual mandate,” which requires that most Americans choose between purchasing a certain level of health care
Some sit quietly in silence. Some listen to the healing tones of the Native American flute. Some meditate to recordings of shorebirds or mountain streams. Eyes closed. Body still. A
There has been a lot of discussion about running “universal background checks” for firearms purchases. It would seem as though with the push of a button someone’s criminal and abusive
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor I was editing a satirical column by John Boston this past week, and it occurred to me that his topic — the selection of a
By David Hegg The next time you walk into your favorite coffee shop and get into line, take note of a curious yet common phenomenon. Most of those already in
The other night on CNN, a true beacon of honest journalism, there was a town hall discussion put on by the top 10 Democratic candidates running for president that spanned
Recently, Mike Kuhlman — if that’s his real name — was appointed as the new superintendent of the William S. Hart Onionized School District. The vote was 5-zip. Or so
There are a lot of words to describe what Rene Urbanovich can do. She’s a musician, a teacher and author, but you can also throw in analyst, therapist, cheerleader and
From the Bill of Rights: “Amendment V: No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” “Amendment VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused
On Aug. 23 the California Superior Court finally heard arguments on the litigation brought by Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) and the Val Verde community regarding
A Signal columnist wrote a while back he could never get a good explanation of what liberalism is. I’m here to help with that today. The comment struck me as odd
Through my studies of environmental science and climate advocacy, I have met people from all walks of life who are desperately concerned about climate change and the devastating effects we’ve
There are few episodes as tragic as the death of little 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend in Lancaster in 2013. The death of
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor Climbing between two cars of a parked freight train in Norman, Oklahoma, I had two thoughts: One: “This has not been a typical weekend.” And,
By David Hegg We’re all familiar with the old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” It is often used to remind us that most
If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat If you take
Besides the usual, “Die Polish Fake Cowboy Scumbag!!” fan mail, I like getting letters from readers. I received two recently that were particularly heartwarming. One was from Signal reader and
Charter school reform bills are on their way to final votes and then, if successful, signature by the governor. The bills, as amended after months of testimony, negotiations and hearings,
As natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme drought increase in size and frequency, affecting more and more of us here and around the world, the reality of climate change
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” – Maya Angelou, American Author With