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- Meditations: When Therapists Become PhilosophersExistential therapy, defined by leading proponents as a philosophical approach to living, centers on an individual's immediate, lived experience and the process of meaning-making. While it aims to address struggles such as depression, its foundational principles, particularly regarding human alienation from nature, have drawn critical examination from some practitioners and philosophers.
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- Letter | The right choice for Yolo County Judge is Ryan Davis!Ryan Davis, a candidate for Yolo County Superior Court Judge, is positioned as an experienced and prepared contender, citing a diverse professional background that includes service as a Commissioner, a State Public Defender, and a law professor at UC Berkeley and UC Davis. His campaign emphasizes a commitment to administering law with integrity and justice, supported by endorsements from judges, elected officials, and leaders within the Latino community.
- Becerra’s Death Penalty and Police Accountability Record Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Governor’s RaceCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra faces renewed scrutiny regarding his tenure as Attorney General, specifically for his office's efforts to adjust a Black man's IQ score in a death penalty case, alongside criticisms of his record on police accountability and the influence of law enforcement entities.