Why Wal-Mart Instead of Whole Foods?
With their decision to open a "mini" Supercenter in Morgan Hill, Wal-Mart officials have managed to irk people at both ends of South County.
Pointers on Headlines, Editorials and Role of Editorial Board
Recent conversations and letters to the editor convinced me that nearly four years since my first "newspaper primer" column, the time is right to refresh some basics about my favorite source of local current events information.
Stereotype Threat, One Reason for Academic Underperformance
The 2007 California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) results were released in August, and according to State Superintendent of Education Jack O'Connell, "This year's results offer both encouragement and reasons for serious concerns."
Gardening Lesson: Ignoring Problems Never the Answer
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."
Celebrating the Constitution, Denouncing Legislative Session
Belated wishes for a happy Constitution Day.
Challenging the No Good, Un-American Status Quo
"Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in.' "
Serve, Support and Simplify: Taking Care of our Wounded Warriors
During the Fourth of July parade in downtown Morgan Hill, as veterans, active duty personnel, and reservists marched, I was moved to see spectators along the route get up from their lawn chairs, the street curb and blankets to stand and honor them for their service and sacrifices. We owe a lot to our fighting men and women in the armed forces and their families. But beyond standing in respect during a parade, or adhering a bumper sticker to our car, or pinning a ribbon to our lapel, are we as a country doing enough in response to the soldiers' health care needs and to ease their transition back to civilian life?
Free to Investigate Police Services Conflicts of Interest
If you want to get my dander up, one surefire method is to suggest that a public policy issue shouldn't even be discussed.
