Democracy: Then and Now
The 1968 Democratic Convention in context.
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Public Comment and the Wall
The Supreme Court settled the right to speak freely and openly about 40 years ago.
When Is Parking Trespassing?
For some months last year the trailhead parking lot for Hot Springs Trail in Montecito was closed in the evenings.
A Political Season for Homelessness
‘The homeless’ are from every community, and each has a legal, if not moral, duty to help alleviate the problem.
City Council Should Stop Clutching at Straws
The current “plastic straw debate” is an example of the Santa Barbara City Council’s inability to deal with priority problems.
Kavanaugh Should Withdraw
Statements prejudging presidential lawbreaking disqualify him.
It’s Time We Adapt to Wildfire
Science and lessons learned from past fires can help us protect our communities from wildfire.
Embracing Our Chosen Families
To this day, society has very little patience for people who are left-handed, let alone differently gendered.
Nuclear Hypocrisy
Our nation insanely believes the best way to prevent the use of nuclear weapons is to assure they are ever more effective.
Be Careful What You Wish For
A striking thing about Historic Landmarks meetings is some architect’s audacity in presenting unacceptable designs in the face of known requirements.