Roundup of wasted taxpayer money
Anyone who’s ever managed a household knows that it’s not only how much money you make that matters. It’s also how much you... Continue
Opposed to paying reparations
I am writing to respectfully disagree with Ms. Rowntree’s letter (July 9, 2020) “Reparations Now”. While I agree there have... Continue
Generational PTSD, explained
In my short (and long) lifetime, I and others of my ilk have endured….. Surviving an unknowing womb of drink and smoke Crawling... Continue
A chance for public input on Sonoma’s Amazon warehouse project
The July 22 online meeting of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Committee (SVCAC) may be your last and only chance to express your... Continue
Shocking example of how Sonoma County devalues human rights
The killing of George Floyd has unleashed a much-needed reckoning with our nation’s long history of systemic racism. Right here... Continue
Souring on Trump? What took you so long?
So suddenly, former Bush staffers, middle-of-the-road Republicans and some of the religious right are upset with Donald Trump, against... Continue
I’m calling on my lawmakers to fund vote-by-mail
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our families, our economy, and our elections. But Congress has the power to intervene right now. In response... Continue
Another corrupted, harmful budget from Sacramento
California’s budget process has become so warped it would make even Niccolò Machiavelli blush. The annual spending plan was never... Continue
Urban Growth Boundary is a critical November ballot issue
The Citizens to Renew the City of Sonoma’s Urban Growth Boundary supports the revised draft of the UGB ballot measure to renew... Continue
Mass evictions are the next crisis
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation, America’s renters face another threat, as critical relief benefits of the CARES Act... Continue
