Editor: In the most recent gubernatorial debate, Meg Whitman got it very wrong when she claimed that, “Every single law enforcement official in this entire state is against Proposition 19,” the initiative to control and tax marijuana.
In fact, many law enforcement and criminal justice professionals across the state are voting for Proposition 19 because
Dear Editor:The Board of Directors of Capitol Ministries has investigated the accusations made in 2009 against our President and Founder, Ralph Drollinger, and found them to be unsubstantiated (Capitol Weekly, Nov. 12, 2009, “Capitol Ministries replaced by new nationwide Christian group”).We have known him personally for many years, and continue to stand behind
Dear Editor, I take respectful but substantial issue with the front page photo caption and headline “Islamophobia” on the cover of this week’s Capitol Weekly (Sept. 2) for the following reasons, which to me seem obvious to anyone following the Park 51/Ground Zero Mosque controversy.
First, the term “Islamophobia” is in my view and the view
I take respectful but substantial issue with the front page photo caption and headline “Islamophobia” on the cover of this week’s Capitol Weekly (Sept. 2) for the following reasons, which to me seem obvious to anyone following the Park 51/Ground Zero Mosque controversy. First, the term “Islamophobia” is in my view and the view of
Dear Editor,The alleged “study” by the Drug Policy Alliance appears untrue in at least two respects (“Citing high black arrests, NAACP endorses pot legalization,” Capitol Weekly, June 1).
Defendants accused of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana are charged with a misdemeanor, and are thus entitled to appointment of a public defender if
Dear Editor,
The alleged “study” by the Drug Policy Alliance appears untrue in at least two respects (“Citing high black arrests, NAACP endorses pot legalization,” Capitol Weekly, June 1).
Defendants accused of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana are charged with a misdemeanor, and are thus entitle to appointment of a public defender
Dear Editor,Cancer treatment is not merely about survival. When every ounce of energy is devoted to healing, the next trip to the doctor’s office can be a grueling journey. Replacing that trip with a pill would provide more time with family instead of time spent in a patient waiting room. While focused on the bottom
Dear Editor,
Thank you for your story, “Cristo Rey High interns experience work life in the Capitol” (Capitol Weekly, March 25). As a Third House firm administrator currently hosting a student, we have found the experience to be as much of a reward for us as for the student. Not
Dear Editor:Senator Dutton is my representative in the California Senate, and I know from first hand experience, that he works hard for his constituents. However, on the issue of suspending AB32, I strongly disagree with his position, and here is why.
Today we are undergoing the most fundamental economic transformation since the Industrial Revolution. We
Dear Editor,I enjoyed your feature story on the Cristo Rey students who work in the Capitol. Most of your readers probably do not realize there are other Cristo Rey students working in the legislative/political environment. My office employs a team as do some other lobbying and association offices. Prior to the academic year all incoming