State can sidestep scandal, banish bias while counting votes – Marin Independent Journal
Founding Father John Adams grimly warned, “There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” Two…
Colleges must partner with K-12 schools — not blame them — for students facing barriers – Marin Independent Journal
From where we sit at the University of California, it has long been easy for faculty to lament…
Sausalito mayor assesses next steps after tidal flooding – Marin Independent Journal
The record king tides in early January were dramatic and disruptive, but not as devastating as they might…
Berkeley is making progress in push to add needed housing – Marin Independent Journal
At first, the plan for the property a block from the University of California at Berkeley campus was…
State’s freeways are fueling its housing crisis – Marin Independent Journal
Freeway expansion isn’t just a transportation issue; it’s one of the most overlooked drivers of California’s housing crisis.…
California schools can stop truancy without arresting parents – Marin Independent Journal
Gov. Gavin Newsom and I don’t have much in common politically. He’s the Democratic governor of California; I…
Museums and universities must reunite ancestors’ remains with tribes – Marin Independent Journal
Imagine your relatives’ bones stored in the basement of an unfamiliar university or museum. Boxes of ancestors and…
AI can perform a song, but can it make art? – Marin Independent Journal
The most insulting thing about the success of Breaking Rust, an artificial intelligence “artist” that topped Billboard’s Country…
State can do even more to ensure the safety of all foreign laborers – Marin Independent Journal
I know what it feels like to be treated like property. I was brought to the United States…
High-speed rail is an expensive fantasy, not a climate solution – Marin Independent Journal
Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders in the California Legislature have reached a general agreement to provide long-term funding…
Insurer of last resort was meant to cover ‘riot-prone areas,’ not climate disasters – Marin Independent Journal
Today, most think of the California FAIR plan as a safeguard against wildfire risk. Few are aware that…
Ignore federal government’s false claims about our state elections – Marin Independent Journal
Last week, county election officials began mailing ballots to registered voters across California in preparation for the special…