How Rosalía Helped Me Embrace My Imperfect Spanish

Let Noncitizens Vote

Since the “Big Lie” about noncitizens voting in California is never going away, let’s turn it into a beautiful truth. Let’s make this the last election in which noncitizens are unable to register and vote.

How the Affordability Crisis Broke the American Dream

The American Dream is fading as an affordability crisis creates a K-shaped economy, fueling deep frustration and a breakdown of trust between citizens and their leaders.

Which Team Should I Root For?

Four minutes and seven seconds into sudden death overtime, American defender Megan Keller backhanded a shot past Canadian goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens to clinch gold for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Where Does the ‘Monstrous Bitch’ Come From?

A recent lawsuit brought forward by surviving relatives of a Black woman in Texas is terrifyingly indicative of where we are as a culture. In late 2024, 37-year-old Tierra Walker went to the emergency room after suffering a seizure. She learned there that she was pregnant.

Why California's Climate Law Still Matters to the World

Why should you still care about AB 32, two decades after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed it into law? Not just because the “California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006” remains in effect, and enjoys support of 75% of state residents, according to a 2026 poll by the Public Policy Institute of California.