At Last
When I saw that Steven Lovelace has been chosen as a Local Hero, I had three thoughts: Yes! Finally! Why didn’t I think to nominate him!
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America is Muslim-friendly
As a 23-year-old Ahmadi Muslim American, I condemn the actions of the so-called Muslim youth in California arrested for planning to join a terrorist organization.
Brave New Elections
The cure for the problems of direct democracy is more direct democracy.
In Self-Defense
Based on what written in “Veteran Has His Day,” I fit into the group of people who have lived much of their lives and completed their educations and professions.
Co-op Housing, Anyone?
The recent news article “Test of Tenants’ Rights” gave another example of oppression and hardship being created by greed.
A Plea to the Billionaires
David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece in a recent
edition of the New York Times titled “The Party of Work,” telling the Republican Party how to win future elections.
Getting Naked for Minimum Wage
Owners of the Spearmint Rhino had a great little deal going. They didn’t pay their exotic dancers a cent.
Helping Veterans
Every day in the papers there are stories or pleas to help military veterans from WW2 to Afghanistan.
Not Fun for All
I am beyond outraged that you would even mention an event like this in the Independent!
Food Literacy
There is a term used in food-system circles which is: “The Santa Barbara Syndrome,” which at first I thought might be the euphoric state that overtakes someone who lives in such a beautiful place; but apparently it refers to our agricultural situation, where 99% of all the produce we grow is shipped out of the county, and virtually everything we eat is trucked in from elsewhere.