November 4, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Seeks Public Input on Flood Protection Project By Barbara Keegan Once Valley Water hears from the community, its team will refine the proposed solutions and present a preferred alternative to the Board of Directors. Read More 3
October 11, 2019 Op-Ed: South Bay Leaders Must Do More to Lift Up LGBTQ Voices By Sergio Lopez In Silicon Valley, we may pride ourselves on our progressive values, but we have more work to do to truly lead in this area. Read More 12
October 11, 2019 Skinner: To Fix Housing Shortage, San Jose Should Legalize Apartments in City’s West Side By Tom Skinner Let an apartment building rise in every neighborhood—especially in West San Jose, Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and Almaden. Read More 4
October 4, 2019 Robinson: Donald Trump Impeached Himself By Rich Robinson The best witness against Donald Trump is not a nameless whistleblower. It is Trump himself, his lawyer and the summary of his “perfect” call. Read More 47
September 30, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Close to Finalizing Key Flood Protections at Lake Cunningham Park By Tony Estremera Valley Water says the improvements are proof of its dedication to keeping residents and businesses safe from future floods. Read More 4
September 20, 2019 Op-Ed: Gov. Gavin Newsom Should Do the Right Thing and Fund Rape Crisis Centers By Tanis Crosby, Sarita Kohli and Erin OBrien Counties shouldn’t be picking up the slack where the state has failed to invest in programs that address sexual and gender-based violence. Read More 12
September 18, 2019 Op-Ed: Climate Change is the Defining Struggle of Every Generation Alive Today By Jamie Minden The “greatest generation” fought two world wars, and we now have to play the cards we’ve been dealt by combatting climate change. Read More 26
September 10, 2019 Op-Ed: SJ Has a Chance to Truly Promote Diversity with Planning Commission Appointment By Andrea Portillo Every district in San Jose deserves to see itself represented on the Planning Commission. Especially the ones made up of brown and black families. Read More 3
September 3, 2019 Op-Ed: Ro Khanna Rejects Hindutva, Launches New Debate for South Asian Americans By Amar Shergill The congressman’s rejection of Hindutva encourages us all to embrace the principles of fundamental human rights that bind us together as Americans. Read More 52
August 30, 2019 Op-Ed: A Year After Losing Iconic ESSJ Mural, Surviving Chicano Art May Get Some Recognition By Enedina Cardenas Local activists are asking the San Jose Historic Landmark Commission to add several Chicano murals to a citywide Historic Resources Inventory. Read More 14
August 29, 2019 Letter: Displacement Threatens Small Businesses Along San Jose’s Alum Rock Corridor By Jesus Flores Local small businesses represent the community, the City Council’s constituents and the dreams of San Jose families. Read More 4
August 17, 2019 Op-Ed: Float Your Hopes and Dreams at San Jose’s Annual Water Lantern Festival By Anne Lieberman Matchett What makes the Water Lantern Festival so unique is the main event—making and floating water lanterns. Read More 1
August 13, 2019 Op-Ed: Youth Sunrise Activists Call for Climate Justice By Saanvi Thakur and Peri Plantenberg On Aug. 1 the Santa Clara County Democratic Party voted unanimously on a resolution in favor of the DNC holding a climate policy debate. Read More 14
July 11, 2019 Op-Ed: NextFlex Helps Silicon Valley Students Step into STEM By Brynt Parmeter and Emily McGrath Generation Z needs to further develop its STEM education in order to keep up with our increasingly technological society. Read More 0
July 1, 2019 Op-Ed: How Can We Save Elephants From Poaching? Step One: By Raising Awareness By Angelina Lue Once we recognize that we are a part of nature, saving nature and the elephants is really about saving ourselves. Read More 2
July 1, 2019 Op-Ed: Doing Good Business Shouldn’t be Separated From Businesses Doing Good By Garrett Herbert There is a responsibility for businesses to invest back into their local communities. It is the way forward. Read More 0