Commentary: The Trump Presidency and America’s Constitutional Crisis
In the annals of American history, periods of political turbulence and constitutional challenges are not unprecedented. However,…
Normalization within the Carceral State: Daring Yale University to Utilize Its Awesome Leverage, Make Radical Commitments, and Address the Glaring Inequities It Contributes To
From where I sit in California, countless ripples in the Yale lake of influences continue to wash…
Guest Commentary: Davis City Finally Admits Liability for Killing Woman in Park
Preface: This is a tragic story of how our city caused the death of a resident, even…
Guest Commentary: Trump’s Attempt to Unilaterally Control State and Local Funding Is Dangerous, Dumb, and Undemocratic
Donald Trump’s attempts to withhold vital funding to bully and coerce states into compliance is plainly unconstitutional….
Commentary: The Erosion of Checks and Balances
As we navigate the turbulent waters of American politics, the specter of unchecked executive power looms large….
Guest Commentary: LA County’s Brush with Catastrophe Demonstrates the Urgent Need to Protect People in Jails and Prisons from Climate Change
At least 29 people perished in the Palisades and Eaton fires. Tens of thousands have lost their…
A Brief Open Letter to the San Francisco Board Of Supervisors
Good morning respected members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, By now, all of you are…
Guest Commentary: Village Farms DEIR Is Inadequate, Project Would Bring Massive Impacts and Costs
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been released for comments on Village Farms, on a parcel…
Commentary: Shuttering USAID – The Ripple Effects on U.S. Farmers and Global Aid
The abrupt closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Trump administration marks a…
Guest Commentary: Poverty Denial Is a Form of Mental Illness
Newly-elected Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez recently announced a “New Chapter” for our region in her newsletter,…
Commentary: A Looming Crisis – Confronting the Reality of Lethal Heat Waves
The specter of climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present and growing…
Commentary: Renewed Battle over Sanctuary Cities and Federal Transportation Funds
The Trump administration’s recent move to withhold federal transportation funding from sanctuary cities reignites a complex legal…
Volunteers Needed to Personalize Valentine’s Day Cards and Prepare Treats for Prisoners in San Francisco County Jails
All you have to do is to turn on your digital and smart TV or take a…
Letter: Democratic Members of Congress, Stop the Insurgency
In 1975, my ROTC professor, a three-tour Vietnam veteran, asked me during a scholarship interview if our…
Letter: Workforce Housing Is Needed in Davis
Davis is a city that prides itself on being a welcoming, forward-thinking community. Yet, as many as…
Guest Commentary: Shamann Walton Confronts Sophisticated Gentrification Strategies in the City of San Francisco
Shamann Walton is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He represents District #10, which…
Commentary: ADUs Represent a Chance at Affordability but Also the Need for Zoning Reform
The ongoing affordable housing crisis reveals a stark truth: many homeowners are resorting to unpermitted accessory dwelling…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The CLT Model Presents another Possible Affordable Housing Model
Time recently ran an article on Community Land Trusts and argues that they can help combat the…
Commentary: Safeguarding Justice – The Perils of Political Interference in U.S. Prosecutorial Independence
In a landscape marked by political turbulence and uncertainty, the recent revelations about the firings of U.S….
Sunday Commentary: Can Davis Do Economic Development? Maybe
On Tuesday, the city of Davis will see the first major roll out of a new economic…
