Spitzer: Defending The Public’s Right to Know
Community Opinions on Politics & Elections
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Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor and Candidate for District Attorney vows to uphold transparency laws and protect the public’s right to know.
Edinger and Allison: Real Harassment with Real Consequences
Community Opinion
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After a prominent geneticist resigned from UC Irvine following a sexual harassment investigation, colleagues close to the harassment victims explain why sanctions imposed by the university were an appropriate response to pervasive and damaging sexual harassment.
Fox: Irvine Does Not Need a Spectacle of Divisiveness
Community Opinion
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Melissa Fox, Irvine City Council member, writes that divisive issues such as SB 54 the “Sanctuary State” bill should be avoided at Irvine City Council as they are outside the jurisdiction and Constitutional authority of the council.
Warrier: Connecting the Dots
Community Opinion
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Ruchi Warrier, resident of Irvine writes about connecting the dots in order to find solutions to end homelessness instead of just passing the buck and ignoring those in need.
Perea: Santa Ana City Budget Should Reflect People’s Values Not Political Interests
Community Opinion
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Local activist Carlos Perea writes that Santa Ana City Council members are moving in the right direction to fund diverse budgetary priorities, singling out a final vote on Tuesday, July 3 to fund youth services and the city’s Constitutional City Legal Defense Fund, which helps Santa Ana residents facing deportation proceedings.
Jaffe, Baran, Heath and Kwon: Transparency and Accountability Prevail for Irvine Watchdogs
Community Opinion
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Members of the grassroots group, Irvine WatchDogs, express satisfaction that Irvine residents voted to retain their democratic rights by defeating Measure D. The campaign would have prohibited voter approval requirements on development projects.
Hand: What Does Judge Carter Understand About Homelessness and Mental Illness?
Community Opinion
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Aaron Hand, a resident of Fullerton, discusses efforts by federal Judge David O. Carter to deal with mental health issues of the homeless.
Gray: Bail Reform Enhances Both Public Safety Budgets and Liberty
Community Opinion
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Judge Jim Gray (ret.) writes that bail reform is a much needed component to managing public safety budgets and personal liberty, supporting adoption of SB10.
Perez: Trump Attempts Goes With Republican Southern Strategy of the 1960’s for OC
Community Opinion
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Santa Ana resident Claudia Perez writes that local officials in Orange County should reject the latest effort by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions effort to legally challenge the California Values Act and instead stand up for State’s Rights.
Coleman: Integrating Homeless Offers Unique Opportunity for Irvine
Community Opinion
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Longtime Irvine resident Anita Coleman writes that Irvine city leaders should embrace the challenge of providing different homeless housing options.