Tag: opinion
Punishing speech may be causing the problemÂ
Maybe prohibiting or otherwise punishing what is considered hate speech is causing the problem of prejudice rather than solving it. Restricting speech forces people...
Is this about the election or the virus?
So many things are hitting people fast, hard and from all directions. It is increasingly difficult to sift through the messages to find truth...
Will rioters listen to George Floyd’s brother?
This week has been horrific and unforgettable for everyone, starting with George Floyd’s family.With the nation in upheaval over the wrongful and murderous death...
Committee of the Whole?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsThis week the California Assembly convened a historic meeting; one that has not happened in 25 years. Called the “Committee of...
Proving I’m not scared requires your commitment
When and under what conditions to reopen businesses is a matter of risk tolerance. I have a greater risk tolerance than most people. My...
Working for increased Alzheimer’s disease research funding
Congressman Ken Calvert, U.S. House of RepresentativesI appreciate Aaron Manley writing in to advocate for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research funding. The heartbreaking loss...
Salute our graduates
It’s graduation time, and unfortunately the events that our college and high school students, eighth graders, kindergarteners and many others have been eagerly working...
Is the shutdown causing fake news?
The Asian flu outbreak resulted in the deaths of 10 rural Baja California residents. That’s old news but not fake news.The shutdown from the...
Avalanche of indictments coming. Q says, ‘Enjoy the show!’
There was no Trump collusion or obstruction of justice. The real Russian collusion story is, and will, take center stage the remainder of the...
Tort reform will give California a better chance to recover
Maryann MarinoCitizens Against Lawsuit AbuseThe coronavirus is crushing small businesses, forcing most to close and placing millions of workers whose jobs are on the...