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Thomas: Founding Fathers couldn't foresee this
Saturday, May 17, 2008
>Please crank up your imagination a notch or two, if you will, and try to envision this scene. Full story »
Herdt: A grown-up in the house
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Karen Bass, sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly on Tuesday, made history by becoming the first African-American woman to lead a legislative body anywhere in the United States. Full story »
Kelley: As with drugs, just say no to Barbie's lure
Monday, May 12, 2008
Two weeks ago, Iranian Prosecutor General Ghorban Ali Dori Najafabadi just said no to the destructive cultural and social consequences of Western toys. He's sick and tired of Iranian markets being inundated with the Barbies, Batmen, Spidermen and Harry Potters arriving on his shores through "unofficial" sources. Full story »
Paulson: McCain's wild card: trust
Monday, May 12, 2008
Why has Sen. John McCain won the Republican nomination, and why will he win the election in November? One word: trust. I didn't predict it. I didn't even vote for him in our primary, but I'm coming to appreciate what I think a lot of Americans understood about this rock-solid patriot and public servant. At a time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, we want a leader we can trust. Full story »
Thomas: Kicking some of today's e-addictions
Saturday, May 10, 2008
How many new gadgets must we buy and get addicted to before we start kicking some electronic habits? Full story »
Dager: Health nagging is OK
Thursday, May 8, 2008
When I got married 23 years ago, I vowed that I would not lapse into stereotype. Full story »
Herdt: Inside the political lines
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Reformers who seek to make politics in California less polarized were celebrating Tuesday as they turned in 1.2 million signatures to quality for the November ballot an initiative they believe will promote their goal. Full story »
Thomas: Sharing some choice e-mail humor
Saturday, May 3, 2008
In keeping with a fine, old tradition in this space — never write a bad column when you can steal a good one — here are some of the more amusing stories making the e-mail rounds, with thanks to Wayne Flaaten, Ern Wiley, Jim Parker and Julie Molnar. Full story »
Herdt: Gay-marriage turning point?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
If it is true, as gay-rights advocates have proclaimed for years, that obtaining equal rights for gays and lesbians is the civil rights issue of our time, then 2008 in California is shaping up as a potential turning point for the movement. Full story »
Gallegly: Time to drill in ANWR
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Here's what the leaders of the congressional Democrats told the American people two years ago to persuade voters to bring them to power: Full story »
Kelley: How many 'Googlegängers' can you discover?
Monday, April 28, 2008
She was the first female to command a Coast Guard cutter, the ex-wife (twice) of actor/song-writer James Coburn, an author and daughter of a world-famous clown, a chemistry professor, and a social worker. No, I'm not talking about one lady with a mind-boggling résumé — make that five remarkable American women who all share the name of Beverly Kelley. Full story »
Paulson: Count blessings on National Day of Prayer
Monday, April 28, 2008
National Day of Prayer is Thursday. This year's theme is "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield." This annual emphasis on prayer, established by Congress, encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders. Full story »
Compton: Applications available for California school fee waivers
Saturday, April 26, 2008
This office has been receiving a lot of questions about California Fee Waiver applications. For those students who are currently using the fee waiver, letters with a new application and instructions are being mailed at this time. New students should contact this office at 385-6366, and we will forward an application. Full story »
Thomas: Losing California's most reliable source
Saturday, April 26, 2008
What you could call the most important job in Sacramento is vacant right now, and political hacks need not bother to apply. Full story »
Nash: Dreaming of gravy is food for thought
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I woke up abruptly, still smiling. I was slightly out of breath and there was a light dew of sweat on my forehead. I had been dreaming. Of gravy. That's right, gravy.
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