West Papua and Its Quest for Freedom
Geologists call Papua “elephant country,” a term for terrain with extra rich deposits.
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Protect the Roadless Rule to Keep Water Clean in Santa Barbara and Across the Country
The water from our kitchen taps begins high in the peaks of the Santa Ynez Mountains, where a healthy forest keeps the water and rivers our community depends on flowing clean.
Antioch Santa Barbara: Degrees with Career Direction
College offers programs with community connection.
Brave New Reality
In this age of AI and Trump, the fundamental question of our brave new reality has become — how do we know what’s real?
Understanding Antifa
What does it mean to be anti-fascist or pro-fascist? And can we find our way back to a country that values democracy, non-violence, tolerance, and kindness?
Shame and Stigma of Sexual Abuse Should Be Focused on Perpetrators
Common factors that allow sexual abuse to go under-reported and under-prosecuted are that the perpetrators are in positions of authority and lack empathy and ethics.
Celebrate Santa Barbara, City of the Arts
Cities of our size can capitalize on the central city as a gathering and entertainment zone with many dimensions and experiences.
The Great Earthquake: The City 100 Years Later
At a recent City Council meeting, some of the city’s elected representatives finally gave voice to the communitarian origins and inspirations of the, now five-plus year, State Street “promenade” closure.
History Is Unfortunately About to Repeat Itself
Shutting down Sable’s pipeline will lead to takings claims or offshore oil tankering.
Let Voters Decide the Future of Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara does not need to accept the notion that our downtown is “worthless” or that we must approve a flawed agreement out of fear that Alliance Bernstein will walk away.
