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The Cruelty Is the Point — And We Must Speak Out
Authoritarian regimes have long used selective enforcement to punish those who resist.
The Golden Age in Trouble
Voices rise in raucous celebration / The skies shine in multi-colored exuberance
Democracy
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, targeting “anti-state activities” such as political rallies and a free press.
Alma Rosa Winery’s Sixth Annual ‘Peace of Mind’ Walk Raises $256K, Surpassing $1 Million Total Funds Raised for Mental Health Since 2020
(May 28, 2025; Buellton, Calif.)—Alma Rosa Winery, a leading Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône variety wine producer from Santa Barbara
Maker House Throws Birthday Bash and Auction on Friday, June 27
Goleta, CA –Maker House, a k a Clay Studio, founded by Lynda Weinman and Patrick Hall as an exceptional center for
Grace Fisher Foundation Celebrates 501(c)(3) Status and Announces $50,000 Matching Grant
Santa Barbara, CA — The Grace Fisher Foundation (GFF), known for its work supporting children and adults of all abilities
The Test of Citizenship
Citizenship is about standing up for democratic principles when they’re under threat — and refusing to stay silent.
California Sues Trump for Blocking Its Clean-Air Rules for Cars, Trucks — and Vows to Set New Mandates
Trump signed measures Thursday revoking waivers for the state’s mandates that clean up car and truck exhaust and ramp up sales of electric vehicles. California and 10 other states immediately sued and the governor ordered the air board to craft a new mandate.
‘Outrageous’: California Democrats React to FBI Agents Handcuffing Sen. Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla is the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate. FBI agents handcuffed him after he interrupted a press conference on immigration enforcement in L.A.
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