Commentary

Opinion Editorials

Original opinion editorials published through California Globe, covering government accountability, labor policy, education, and healthcare across the state.

Jul 3, 2024

Blackmail, Deception, and Manipulation to Avoid Accountability

An examination of how government actors use deception and manipulation to avoid transparency and accountability to the public they serve.

Sep 21, 2023

California State Universities Move Harassing Teachers Around

An investigation into how the California State University system protects employees with records of harassment by transferring rather than dismissing them.

Sep 14, 2023

Attempts to Use Unemployment to Fund Union Activities

How union leadership has sought to leverage California's unemployment insurance system to fund strike activity — placing the burden on taxpayers.

Sep 5, 2023

Failing Education Policies

A critical look at California's education spending and policy priorities, and the impact on student outcomes across the state.

Jul 29, 2023

Hospitals Operating in the Red and Closures on the Horizon

An analysis of the financial pressures driving California hospitals toward closure, and what it means for access to healthcare.

Jun 3, 2022

Conflicting Priorities That Leaves No Winners

An examination of how competing legislative priorities in Sacramento create policy gridlock that ultimately fails constituents across every sector.