A funny thing happened on the way to the recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom in California – the media started characterizing gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder in their worn out, typical “white-guy Republican” rhetoric. Except Elder, who was born and...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign to retain his seat as governor is focusing on a pair of main themes, one quite clear and the other far less so. The primary thrust of the campaign has been an effort to “nationalize”...
In a surprising Tweet Monday evening, the recall election gubernatorial campaign of Larry Elder accused the Sacramento Bee of doctoring his responses to their voter guide questions. “At @sacbee_news‘s invitation, @larryelder’s campaign had submitted answers to a voter guide. Sacramento...
The term “conventional wisdom” is rather odd, as at most conventions the vast majority of the wisdom floating around the hall is used trying to figure out which sponsors hospitality suite will have the best (free and plentiful) drinks and...
Human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors is an epidemic. While this issue is often diluted by political jockeying, there was a moment in 2017 where it seemed the tides were shifting. Ashton Kutcher, the slap-stick comedian and star...
The new bride had found her prince charming. Sure, he was a little older, and sometimes, he stumbled a bit when he talked. But he didn’t say things at the dinner table that would embarrass your parents. He didn’t speak...
Speaking of prophets, theologian Paul Tillich asked “Is it a sign of patriotism or of confidence in one’s people, its institutions and its way of life, to be silent when the foundations are shaking? Is the expression of optimism more...