Mike Garcia | Mr. President, Leave No One Behind
August 28, 2021
When you join the U.S. armed forces, one of the most critical principles you commit to is the notion that “no one gets left behind.” As someone who served nearly
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Betty Arenson | A Restless Night and a Leaderless United States
August 28, 2021
Wednesday night, Aug. 25, was a restless night. I couldn’t identify the feeling of discomfort and being unsettled. I only had to wake up Thursday morning to find out. There
Art Terry | Freedom from Horton
August 28, 2021
In response to Gary Horton’s Aug. 18 opinion promoting COVID-19 vaccinations, “We Need Freedom From Selfishness,” shame on you, Mr. Horton. If you or anyone else wants to take an
John Boston | Recall & Revenge: Out with Newsom & In With Elder…
August 27, 2021
I’ve read a lot of spiritual texts in my time. Biblical passages. Zen koans. Wisdom from the Torah. The readings of saints, seers, holy men, poets and, of course, Calvin
Sage Rafferty | Afghanistan: A Veteran’s Perspective
August 27, 2021
In 2013, I deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. I spent most of that time at Bagram Airfield as the support operations deputy. In
Stephen C. Petzold | Hart District, Adhere to Brown Act
August 27, 2021
The Brown Act governs local public agencies as to how they conduct the public’s business. It was meant to empower citizens by informing them of items to be considered for
Bob Dorris | A Competence Crisis
August 27, 2021
What’s happened in Afghanistan this week is a tragedy for the world. We’ve listened all week to voices opining on the “who, what and how.” While necessary, that’s all for
Tim Whyte | ‘Nemo Resideo’ and Afghanistan
August 26, 2021
“Nemo resideo.” It’s a phrase arguably as old as warfare itself. The Latin is most often translated to English as, “Leave no man behind.” It’s a principle America needs to
Christy Smith | Congress Must Act Now on Water Standards
August 26, 2021
The Dixie wildfire, still raging in Northern California, is rapidly burning through communities, recently becoming the largest wildfire in state history after less than a month. Year after year, these
Rocky Sandoval | Data Doesn’t Support Mandates
August 26, 2021
Vaccine mandates have been rolled out in the last two weeks, enforced by California Health Director Tomas Aragon and corporations with no concrete arguable evidence to implement such mandates. I
Glenda Johnson | Praise for Sunday Signal, Caleb Lunetta
August 26, 2021
(I am writing to express) my appreciation for the Sunday Signal, Aug. 22, and other Sundays, but today I am housebound so really enjoyed the driving tour of Hollywood North.
Our View | We Must Leave No One Behind
August 25, 2021
The United States and the United States military have a long-standing and well-publicized policy of no one being left behind. This concept was perhaps made most famous by the 2001
Gary Horton | Freedom and Tyranny on Recall Ballot
August 25, 2021
Carrie and I received our California sample ballots a couple of weeks back. When we reviewed them, we were both proud of California for such a fine job done on
Richard LaMotte | An ‘America Last’ Policy
August 25, 2021
All the woke Donald Trump haters who were so enraged by four years of peace and prosperity, low unemployment and low taxes, energy independence and a robust foreign policy can
Gerald Staack | A More Important Pledge
August 25, 2021
The Pledge of Allegiance is a pledge of Americans’ loyalty to their country. It exudes patriotism, a highly commendable value, but something more is urgently needed. The world is witnessing
Joshua Heath | A Tale of Two Brothers
August 24, 2021
I’ve been having a consistent debate with my brother Mike over a central question: Who contributes more to society, me or him? Since we can’t seem to come to
Rick Barker | Senseless Violence Not New
August 24, 2021
I will start by saying I believe the demonstration turned riot on Jan. 6 was something that in my personal opinion should be condemned by everyone no matter their political
Benjamin Bartel | Newsom Presides Over Decline
August 24, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom has held office for nearly three years. During that time, this governor has presided over worsening conditions for the regions of this state that truly need change.
Gary Morrison | We Can’t Pray Our Way Out of This
August 24, 2021
Watching the virus plow through the Southern states, an area that used to be known as the “Bible Belt” (make what you wish of those two facts together): It must
Roger Ickes | Some More ‘Don’t Make Me’ Options
August 24, 2021
I claim my inalienable right to disagree with a lot of the statements that Gary Horton makes in his column, but I really agree with his arguments against the “Don’t