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.
Accountability From Everyone is a Good Thing
The Morgan Hill Times has taken on a big task with its series of articles regarding leadership accountability this year. There have been enough instances where the good words at the beginning of the year ended up being forgotten when it came time to actually doing anything.
Summer Music: Hits For the iTunes Generation
As the summer heats up, so does the music scene. Pop-rock superstar Kelly Clarkson and the billboard-busting group Maroon 5 are releasing new records, which have been highly anticipated by international fans. But by far the summer's greatest event for die-hard rock fans is the revival of the Smashing Pumpkins in their new album Zeitgeist. The band's first album in seven years came out on July 10. Fans remark that the album strays away from dealing with inner conflicts, a common Pumpkin theme, and instead has explored current global situations, most notably with their single "Doomsday Clock" that criticizes people for ignoring atrocities initiated by world leaders.
Government Secrecy Endangers Our Democracy
I was saddened to read that Planning Commissioner Joan Spencer dropped out of the race for Gilroy City Council.
Missed Opportunity: Immigration Reform Bill Defeated
The inability of Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill has left us with the status quo - a broken immigration system that fails to address the driving force behind migration – jobs, jobs that are vacant because no one wants to do the work or jobs that are filled by workers that don't have proper documentation.
