Guest Commentary: Boiling the Frog
by Michael Bisch (Editor’s note: The following ran in April 2014 and is re-published by request of…
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- New Podcast Targets Disconnect between Research and Public Safety DialogueThe 'Fighting Crime' podcast, produced by Indio Media in partnership with Arnold Ventures, endeavors to bridge the divide between academic research and public discourse on criminal justice. The series systematically examines issues within the justice system, utilizing empirical data, rigorous academic studies, and the lived experiences of directly impacted individuals.
- Op-ed | New Report: CEQA Exemptions for Industry Pass Costs onto the PublicResearch from the University of California, Berkeley, indicates that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process reduces public health and environmental costs. The findings suggest that restoring CEQA review for "advanced manufacturing" facilities would ensure corporations bear the financial impacts of their operations, rather than shifting these burdens to taxpayers.
- Letter: Appoint Cynthia!The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to appoint a new District Attorney next Tuesday. Acting District Attorney Melinda Aiello, previously appointed by former DA Jeff Reisig, is widely considered the leading candidate for the position. However, Cynthia Rodriguez, a Democratic nominee, has also emerged as a contender, reportedly backed by labor unions, local officials, and community residents.
- Meditations: Renewing a BreakthroughA B-52 bomber, a long-serving aircraft from America's Cold War nuclear fleet, crashed minutes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members. The incident, involving a platform currently undergoing a $50 billion upgrade to extend its operational life, prompted a personal reflection from one observer concerning the human condition and the perceived misapplication of advanced evolutionary adaptations.
- You Chose Cruelty Over A WordAdherence to an individual's chosen personal pronouns is presented as a fundamental aspect of respect for gender identity. Conversely, the deliberate refusal to utilize these pronouns is characterized by advocates as an act of violence, rather than a simple linguistic error.