Dissent is Not the Same as Disloyalty in Political Discourse
In troubled times, it is too often easy to put pejorative labels on those who disagree with you. In recent speeches Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Cheney have labeled those questioning the war in Iraq as appeasers and House Republican Leader John Boehner has said Democrats who question the administration's methods of interrogating and prosecuting terrorists are "more concerned about protecting terrorists than protecting the American people." Boehner's comments were so distasteful that even President Bush said he wouldn't have said them the same way.
Highlighting Academic Achievements With Eye to the Future
It's time once again to welcome the Morgan Hill Unified School
Change takes participation from everyone
Change is in the wind. As promised in his campaign President
Politics is About to Explode Upon Us
An unusual political season is about to begin seeking our attention. Those who really care may have an unusual opportunity to exert their influence in important matters.
Now is the time to start making changes
As it is becoming increasingly clear that this is going to be
California Focus: High time for pols to alter some Proposition 13 rules
Maybe it's because state legislators have no idea today what
Invest in Children – Invest in a Teacher
Other than good parents at home, the single biggest indicator of a kid's success in school and in life is a quality teacher in the classroom.
The murky future of redevelopment agencies
It's fair to say they did it to themselves. The future of
Guest view: ‘Topping off’ ceremony a milestone for Gavilan College
With sincere gratitude, I reflect on the truly historic “topping off” ceremony that took place on Jan. 17, 2024. The significance of this day marked a symbolic milestone in the construction of Gavilan College’s San Benito campus, as the last steel beam was placed....