Yes, Majoring in English Offers Many Options
by Ian Bastida Every family member and colleague has plagued me with the question that every…
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- Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising CostsDemocratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.
- Woodland Pharmacy Vandalized with Anti-LGBTQ Slurs Following Online Harassment and ThreatsA family-owned pharmacy in Woodland, California, sustained vandalism, including anti-LGBTQ+ slurs and a shattered window, prompting community leaders to highlight an escalating pattern of online harassment and threats targeting LGBTQ+ supporters in Yolo County.
- Op-ed | Is There a Path to Consensus on Housing in Davis? (Or are we going to just call names?)The Davis Citizens Planning Group advocated for a reorientation toward collaborative urban planning and civic engagement following the narrow defeat of Measure V. The organization urged residents to move beyond divisive rhetoric, advocating for a collective determination of the city's future growth parameters.
- Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 337: Marc Bookman Examines the Death Penalty’s Politics, Failures and Enduring AppealMarc Bookman, legal director of the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, recently discussed capital punishment on Episode 337 of 'Everyday Injustice.' Bookman challenged the perception of a national death penalty resurgence, asserting its continued application is increasingly confined to a limited number of states. He also critiqued public opinion polling on capital punishment, specifically a Pew poll, for failing to present alternatives such as life without parole. Additionally, Bookman previewed his forthcoming novel, 'Albert's Time,' which explores the ethical dimensions of capital punishment by confronting the execution of an undeniably guilty individual.
- The Inside HatMatt Stone, in a recent commentary, addressed the observed prioritization by some older individuals of minor social conventions, such as hat-wearing indoors, over pressing societal concerns including systemic racism and economic inequality.