San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo's Twitter account provided insight into the thinking of some progressives about the validity of using violence to effect social change. Liccardo's home was trashed by protestors on August 28, after a downtown protest against police brutality. Here is a selection of tweets responding to his tweets suggesting that the people who attacked his home did not embody the spirit of Black Lives Matter.
Read MoreMany journalists perceive Critical Race and Social Justice theories as new ways of understanding political issues. However, many scholars suggest that the movement's key sensibilities have been afloat for centuries, even predating Marxism. Greil Marcus explores the concept in his famous book about hidden histories and unorthodox social movements, “Lipstick Traces.”
Read MoreHas the coronovirus called into question urban planning principles that have held sway for decades? Whither density and mass transit? The effects of this are explored by Timothy Coyle reporting for Fox and Hounds.
Read MoreAs small businesses are faced with the many insurmountable obstacles of COVID-19, local government can step in to help. Charles Crumpley with San Fernando Valley Business Journal explores one way local governments can relieve some pressure.
Read MoreSan Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo's house was vandalized the night of August 28. According to San Jose Spotlight, some protestors broke off from a downtown demonstration against police brutality to start a fire on Liccardo's lawn and spraypaint political messages on the front of his house. Those wondering how some progressives condone this behavior can consider this NPR interview with Vicky Osterweil, author of In Defense of Looting.
Read MoreAs San Francisco suffers a major income detriment due to COVID-19, the dangers of being a tourist economy have become apparent. A report from SFGate.
Read MoreIn order to comprehend California’s expansive COVID-19 numbers, it's important to understand the role density plays. Jackie Botts and Kate Cimini report for CalMatters.
Read MoreAs the bullet train continues to miss deadlines and soar over budget, Dan Walters examines for CalMatters on the role of governmental decision making.
Read MoreFrustrated with the Friends of the Purple Line Plan, Los Angeles residents have joined together to combat upzoning. Jim O’Sullivan, a local L.A. resident, writes for City Watch.
Read MoreTom Campbell, former Bay Area Congressman and State Senator, is chair of the nascent Common Sense Party, and below explores the vibrant center left wide open by our current two party system, and how increasing numbers of people are looking for a Third Way.
Read MoreAs legislators in San Jose and Sacramento prepare to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest, they make false claims that top earners aren't paying their "fair share." It's not true, as John Early explains in the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreFar-sighted analysts are seeing a reordering of traditional political groupings, suggesting a new vibrant center might be at hand. Perhaps Slilicon Valley voters' rejection of extremes from sides of the spectrum is an example. Fredrik Erixon explains in The Spectator.
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