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Joshua Heath commentary

Joshua Heath | Cynicism Is Not Activism

One of my more dramatic days in college came during an African American studies class I took. The students were tasked with giving speeches on songs and reflecting on how

David Hegg

David Hegg | Life Lessons from COVID-19

By David Hegg From my seat in the arena of church ministry, I’ve had a pretty good view of the whole COVID adventure that has been, and still is, playing

Letters to the Editor

Stephen Maseda | Falsehoods on Vaccination

Gary Horton’s latest screed on vaccination (Jan. 5) starts with a falsehood, and proceeds with a tone that would have been better presented if he had done it in all

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Lois Eisenberg | An Assault on Democracy

I’m writing this letter with a very heavy heart on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection of the United States Capitol, which was a day of “infamy” as the

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Rob Kerchner | Ironic Claims from the Left

It’s so entertaining to watch the same media that assaulted democracy with a Russia conspiracy for three years now trying to sell an “Assault On Democracy” from the right.  Even

Scott Wilk | State Is Unaccountably Unaccountable

Accountability is fundamental for trust in government. But Gov. Gavin Newsom, his administration and its state agencies have an accountability problem, and the pandemic has made it worse. One-man rule,

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Patrick Daems | Laundry Basket Full of Hearts

It’s an unforgettable sight. It’s what makes you think, the world is good. I’m carrying a laundry basket full of hearts. Blue ones, purple, red, some decorated with flower patterns,

Rep. Mike Garcia | Enough Is Enough on Rising Crime

Looting, vandalism, violence, negative nationwide media attention. That is what Los Angeles County is facing because criminals are having a field day in California. But we shouldn’t be surprised when

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Rob Kerchner | Why Policy Matters

If you get 26 paychecks a year (as most do), Joe Biden’s 6.8% inflation rate has cost you about two of them. And you can add record-setting murder and crime,

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Rick Barker | Unintended Consequences

As the old saying goes: “The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions,” and I can’t think of many things that fit that better than the way we as

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Ron Perry | An Obstruction Joke

Excuse me, but I had a better laugh at Richard Meyers’ letter “Republican obstruction” on Dec. 22 than from any of the funnies.  It has been 11 months that Joe