Putting All Students First
This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Wednesday, October 10, 2023. Why have a public education system? Many see it as a way of ensuring their kids have the best life possible, and a better one than they themselves did.
The Value of Hanging On
I’ve heard a number of people, including staunch Democrats, questioning why Senator Feinstein stayed in office rather than retire. Some assumed she or her staff were simply desperate to hold on to power. I didn’t know the Senator so I can’t answer the question. But I believe she was actually
Those Pesky Externalities
This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on September 11, 2023. Free marketeers have complained about excessive government regulation since time immemorial. You’d think, in a representative democracy, by now we would’ve figured out how to address their concerns. Of course,
Flirting with The Beast
This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It’s been lightly edited to add some additional links. Years ago, while serving on the San Carlos City Council, we experienced a home burglary surge. Sadly, those happen from
Gun Culture and Communities
This post was sparked by a Washington Post opinion piece which is, sadly, probably paywalled but worth reading if you can get ahold of it. It was authored by Christine Emba and published on Monday, May 15, 2023. The article is interesting not only for what it explains about the
We Need Housing Leadership
This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. We face a housing crisis. Those occur when supply doesn’t map particularly well to the demand for housing at various income levels. Fairness argues those who work in a