Bully in the Pulpit
One of the most damaging impacts of having Trump in the White House is that he has given license to public expressions of hatred, and something never before so prevalent, sheer political hatred.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Registering to Vote
As a trained participant in a voter integrity project, having students register at the online Secretary State Office is not fake but brilliant.
Don’t You Think …
A cover story giving implicit approval to astrology is just plain irresponsible.
Time for Dolores Huerta Street
I urge the City of Santa Barbara to name a street after civil rights activist Dolores Huerta.
Let It Shine
Judicial Branch: It is your time to shine.
Wise Up
I try and try to enjoy the Independent, but it’s become a paper that only sides with the far left and no moderate views.
Forcing Homeless Issues to the Brink
Now comes an ordinance to take personal effects off the streets while people are getting food, medical attention, other appointments, in an attempt to further force homelessness issues to the brink.
Support for Laura Capps
I support Laura Capps as the new supervisor of District 1 because of her dedication to fighting for social justice.
Good Luck, But
I appreciate your appeal for support through a subscription to independent.com.
SPAWN to Offer California Naturalist Training This Winter
OLEMA, Calif. — The Salmon Protection And Watershed Network (SPAWN) is offering a certification course in partnership with the University of California
