When our kids were younger, we had a rule in our home: if one of them ever crossed the line to violence with a sibling or friend, they were at fault, period. It didn’t matter “who started it.” It’s a simple rule: violence is never the answer. You can scream, yell, throw a tantrum, storm off, […]
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Julia Estrada: Nostalgia for a mascot never trumps racism
In the time between April 26’s “Community Forum” discussing William S. Hart High School’s mascot and when I am writing this (May 11), Danville School in Vermont and Susquehanna Township High School in Pennsylvania retired their “Indian” mascots. Across the nation, we see school districts taking initiative and committing to the retirement and replacement of […]
The Rational Center: The Last Gasp of California’s Dying GOP
By John Zaring Guess what? Despite their own best efforts, Republicans are still alive in the Golden State. But, just barely. Democrats control every statewide elected office, nearly all of the major local leadership positions as well as the Congressional delegation. Since the GOP can’t win on the merits, they’re resorting to junking up not […]
The Rational Center: Who Let the Dogs Out?
By John Zaring No, you haven’t fallen into some Marvel Universe-like time machine… The Rational Center is back. Before we begin (again), let me address exactly why it’s been absent from your feed, perhaps blissfully for some of you, for the past year or so. The simple truth is that three years into the dumpster […]
Marilyn Grunwald: Where We Go After COVID-19
Not since the election of Barack Obama, when our racism became crystal clear, have so many people shown us their true colors. Their greed, worsening racism, white and economic privilege are appallingly obvious. The good news is that for every selfish person there are twice as many people doing brilliant and generous acts of kindness […]
