Is There a Silent Majority Against Sanctuary Laws?
Is there a “silent majority” opposed to the sanctuary state laws that could show itself in the coming elections? Does the rhetoric of elected officials who defend sanctuary laws reflect the attitude of voters especially when the sanctuary debate gets tangled with the crime issue? President Richard Nixon popularized the term “silent majority” in a […]
Does Controversial Bill Aimed at Building Housing Next to Transit Have a Chance?
You got to hand it to Scott Wiener of San Francisco. Curing the state’s housing shortage was a plank in his election platform and, true to his word he’s been in search of that cure since he arrived in the state senate last year. Knowing that California had a supply problem – and recognizing that expanding […]
Will Anyone be Accountable for Stephon Clark’s Death?
As the capital of the nation’s most complex and populous state, Sacramento is no stranger to protest marches and other forms of political expression. However, the city has never experienced anything as emotionally powerful as the almost daily marches and rallies to condemn the city police shooting death of 22-year-old Stephon Clark in the backyard […]
Tech Industry and Mental Health Advocates Seek Solutions at First-Ever Summit
When Smitha Gundavajhala was diagnosed with depression as a college sophomore, services for students were limited to five free counseling sessions. “It made it really challenging for students to have a continuity of care,” she said. “It was a short term solution, but it wasn’t a long term one.” Gundavajhala was one of 300 participants […]