Community Events Give Us a Chance to Give Back
Opportunities abound to help a good cause, make new friends
Kudos to Congressional Redistricting Reform Proposals
Hooray for California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nu
Affordable Health Care for All is an Achievable Goal
One of the remarkable failures of our time is our inability to
Eliminating Water Discounts for Farmers is Foolish
The Santa Clara Valley Water District's latest proposal to end
Pay Attention: Coyote Valley Will Impact South County
South County leaders must seize the opportunity to shape Coyote
VT Shootings Reveal Flaws in Mental Health Services
After the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech, the talking heads, pundits and blogosphere immediately began debating the divisive issue of gun control. Some said the episode demonstrates the need for stricter gun control laws, while others said it demonstrates the opposite.
Saddened, Shocked and Stunned
It is impossible not to feel saddened. It is impossible not to be shocked and stunned about what happened at Virginia Tech Monday morning. Most of us cannot imagine what drives a person to commit such horrible acts. A total of 33 people are dead after two shooting sprees on a university campus, of all places.
Imus Controversy Centers on Racism, Sexism and Free Speech
"Free speech is meant to protect unpopular speech. Popular speech, by definition, needs no protection."
