Israel v. Gaza
The deadly confrontation between the Israeli military and activists off of Gaza’s coast should not be turned into another stale debate between “pro-” and “anti-” Israel activists.
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Boycotting Arizona
By boycotting another State of the Union, Los Angeles County undermines the very glue that holds our country together.
Call It What It Is
One of your recent News of the Week items referred to “the handiwork of tagging crews.”
Prop 16 Has Consequences
What do conservatives suddenly have against majority rule?
Trying to Prevent Violence
The 40th anniversary of the IV conflict reminded me of an episode that has puzzled me ever since.
Why Not 15?
When it comes to controlling the buying of elections, we should leave no stone unturned. Prop 15 is the result of years of negotiation, and needs to be passed.
What Next, Puritans?
A mosque in Goleta? Perhaps we should consider the European experience.
Gaza, Arizona, and the Company Store
The Gaza strip has been under an Israeli embargo, but the twist is, Palestinians have to purchase Israeli products sold in the occupied territories.
Other People’s Insurance
Are we turning into a society that turns to the government for help when we no longer feel the inclination to take care of our own even when we are financially capable to?
Rejected Children
Not only have the leaders of the Catholic Church allowed priests to prey on little children with impunity for decades if not centuries, they now compound this abuse by excluding or throwing out from Catholic schools the children of gay parents.