Image by dontree_mOPINION – California is leading on equitable decarbonization that uplifts vulnerable communities instead of imposing new burdens on them. Gutting our state’s visionary program would undermine our climate commitments and housing equity goals.
Image by metamorworksOPINION – While our communities receive “poor connection” messages online, commercials advertise blazing-fast internet speed to LA consumers. In the predominantly Latino/a Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) neighborhoods, affordable internet at basic speeds is unavailable.
Photo via UCLA policeOPINION – As the guardians of public safety on college campuses, we have called on the UC Board of Regents to work with us on solutions that allow for peaceful protests while ensuring California universities achieve their mission of safely educating their students.
Image by Afry HarvyOPINION – Powerful companies like Wells Fargo, Koch Industries, Walmart, and Big Pharma are trying to change one of the few laws on the books that give everyday people a shot at justice: the Private Attorneys General Act. If they succeed, they’ll open the door for millions of California workers to have their wages stolen. Legislators should say “NO” to watering down the law.
Image by LanaStockOPINION – When teachers and lawmakers team up to prioritize California students, the outcomes benefit everyone. That’s why we are working together to ensure that every student has the computer science skills they need to succeed in today’s job market and in life.
Real estate growth chart. Image by Mohammed Haneefa NizamudeenOPINION – It sounds crazy: The $12,000-a-month apartment. How can an average American afford to pay $12,000 per month for an apartment? But it’s really not as far-fetched as you may think.
Child school boy with smartphone, digital cybersecurity hologram with glowing lock circuit. Cybersecurity hud and connection. Concept of data protectionOPINION – California is the premier state to watch for regulating kids’ online safety. From its robust data privacy law to the contentious Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC), the state presents a wealth of opportunities to get kids’ online safety right. However, crucial First Amendment concerns have blocked the implementation of the AADC, and critical questions remain on the best path forward to keep kids safe online.
Coins and banknote in a glass jar placed on the textbook. Concept money saving for education.OPINION – Prior to the pandemic there was a clearer delineation between traditional schools and more flexible “nonclassroom-based public charter schools.” The old-line educational world looked down on teaching that did not involve 100% in-person instruction. But the pandemic changed the point of view of many teachers, parents, and students and realigned the education world around recognizing the value and benefits of more innovative, flexible, and personalized learning models that have demonstrated a track record of success with diverse populations of students for decades.
RFK, Jr. Photo by APOPINION – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has found his way on to the California Presidential ballot, but typical of his image, it was the most desperate, head-scratching, and absurd launch imaginable.
Book with California taxes on a desk.OPINION – The tax laws of most states are an offshoot of the federal tax laws contained in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). States conform to the IRC on either a “rolling” or “static” basis for purposes of computing the state’s tax base.