Commentary by Andrew Taban

Andrew Taban | Celebrating Independence as the Republic Burns

Another month has passed, and with it, the predictable chorus of complaints about Pride Month. Every June, like clockwork, we hear the same disingenuous refrain: “Why don’t we celebrate veterans this much?” or “What about men’s month?”  These critics conveniently ignore that Military Appreciation Month happens every May, Autism Awareness Month fills April, and dozens of other recognition months populate

David Hegg

David Hegg | Ethical One-Anothering

By David Hegg Except for those striving to live “off the grid” in the backwoods, we all live in community with at least hundreds of other humans. And therein lies

Pilar Schiavo, Democratic Voices

Pilar Schiavo | Supporting Victims of Crime

As a survivor myself, and someone who has made protecting victims of crime a focus of my legislation and work in the Assembly, it has been particularly difficult to hear

David Hegg

David Hegg | What Do We Memorialize?

By David Hegg On this Memorial Weekend, we intentionally set aside critical time for sincere reflection to “memorialize” those who gave their lives in military service to the United States

Guest Commentary: Steve Cassulo

Steve Cassulo | An Update from Chiquita Canyon

For over 50 years, Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been a cornerstone of Santa Clarita Valley’s infrastructure, responsibly managing the region’s residential and commercial waste since 1972 until it closed on

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Making Sense of Tax Legislation

On May 12, the House Ways and Means Committee released its recommended tax provisions to be included in the budget reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. These provisions are politically

Pilar Schiavo

Pilar Schiavo | Clarity for the Reactionary

Let’s be crystal clear. I just voted yes on Assembly Bill 379, along with 18 Republicans, to create a new felony that protects 16- and 17-year-olds from being bought for