Opinion: Re-Imagining Local Democracy in San Diego in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is turning representative democracy on its head. Local elected officials meet in…
Opinion: An Ancient Greek Tragedy Holds a Mirror to Trump’s Coronavirus Leadership
When we find ourselves in times of trouble, we customarily turn to Shakespeare’s plays for…
Opinion: America’s Vital Nonprofit Sector Must Be Sustained During The Pandemic
As Congress scrambles to construct a colossal economic stimulus response to the coronavirus pandemic, an…
Opinion: The Poignant Power—and Responsibility—of a President in a Democracy
In my short twenty-seven-year life, I have had the great fortune of meeting six U.S.…
Opinion: Whatever Happens with Impeachment, Count on the Press to Find the Truth
What a great civics lesson the impeachment and trial of President Trump affords us. Forget…
Opinion: New York Times’ Dream Team Endorsement Shouldn’t Be a Surprise
The New York Times editorial board’s dual endorsement of two female candidates for President of…
Times of San Diego Marks 5 Years of Publication in March
Times of San Diego completed its fifth year of publication on Wednesday, with a youthful…
Brazil’s First Female President Dilma Rousseff to Speak at SDSU
Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is slated to speak this month at San Diego State…
Opinion: America’s Social Contract Is in Tatters, But Change Is Coming
On June 3, 1831, while visiting America, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote a letter to his…
In Last ‘State of The State’ Speech, Gov. Brown Reflects on His—and California’s—History
As Gov. Jerry Brown neared the end of his last State of the State speech…
Opinion: Will Alabama’s Election Make the Angels Weep?
Let’s be blunt. Trump is right. The system is rigged. It is also unfair and…
Rep. Peters Urges ‘Fight for Democracy’ at San Diego Islamic Center
As President Trump prepared a second version of a travel ban aimed at seven Muslim-majority…
Starbucks Joins Secretary of State in Promoting CA Voter Registration
Secretary of State Alex Padilla will serve coffee in a North Hollywood Starbucks on…
How to Restore the Public’s Faith in Democratic Government
Today, too many Americans feel like they are locked out of their own democracy. For…