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Op-Ed A Racial Reckoning in Columbus, Ohio 

by Stefi Mar | Nov 25, 2024 | Bakersfield, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0

I refuse to utter his name. Since the announcement of his Presidential re-election, I’ve tried to stay calm, to remain, as they say, “very demure.” But after what unfolded this past Saturday, when a group of masked white nationalists stormed the Short North Arts District area in Columbus, Ohio, waving swastika flags and shouting racial slurs, a ratchet display of pure hate—I just can’t. I am annoyed, but we knew this was coming. Classic American terrorism, live and in color. And make no mistake: as “that man” ascends to his concocted throne, these events will only intensify.

OP-ED: The Right to Vote is Protective of all Other Rights

by Stefi Mar | Oct 22, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys, Voting | 0

Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. It’s not just about having a say in the future of our country, it’s about honoring the legacy of those who fought and sacrificed so that we could have a voice. As a voting rights lawyer, I’ve seen the impacts of voter suppression firsthand, and how deeply un-American it is when folks cannot vote because of arbitrary barriers put in place to make it harder.

IN MEMORIAM: Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, John Amos, Dies at 84

by Stefi Mar | Oct 9, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0

John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history, has died. He was 84. His son, K.C. Amos, confirmed in a statement that Amos passed away more than a month ago, on August 21, in Los Angeles of natural causes. The younger Amos didn’t say why he kept his father’s death under wraps for more than a month.

Opinion: To Protect Our Children, California Must Fix Our Water Quality Problem Now

by Stefi Mar | Oct 8, 2024 | Bakersfield, Op-Ed, State, Valleys | 0

August marked the start of a new academic year as California’s K-12 students headed back to freshly decorated classrooms.

Voting is your Voice- Voting is your Superpower: Your Vote Matters!!!

by Stefi Mar | Sep 17, 2024 | Bakersfield, Local, Op-Ed, Political Campaigns, Voting | 0

“If you see something, Say Something!” Better yet, “ If you see something Do something!” These are words from the honorable, beloved, and late Congressmen John Lewis.

Opinion: There’s a Sensible Approach to Fix California’s Broken Lemon Law

by Stefi Mar | Sep 10, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Politics, State, Valleys | 0

Access to reliable cars is a fundamental need for consumers, small business owners, and their hard-working employees.

Opinion: Why Californians Must Reject Proposition 36 This November

by Stefi Mar | Sep 3, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys, Voting | 0

In November, voters have a crucial opportunity to reject Proposition 36, a misguided effort backed by major law enforcement associations and some players in the corporate retail lobby that will make our communities less safe.

Opinion: California’s Historic Partnership to Save Journalism Creates a Critical Way Forward for News Publishers

by Stefi Mar | Aug 27, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0

Last week, California arrived at a turning point in the decades-long quest to find a solution to the news crisis in our state. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) brokered a deal that promises to change the future of news in our state. This isn’t just another plan — it’s a unique collaboration that brings together the State of California, news publishers and tech companies, to give our newsrooms the financial support they desperately need.

The Black Press, The Black Vote, And Media Dollars

by Stefi Mar | Aug 13, 2024 | Bakersfield, Financial Markets, Marketing, Op-Ed, Voting | 0

This November, in addition to the Presidential election, there are thousands of political campaigns in motion. Those running for office will vary from local school boards and city council races to county, state and national offices such as Congressional seats and the U.S. Senate.

Opinion: Trump Struggles to Counter Harris’s Campaign Momentum, Resorting to a Game Plan Stuck in the Past

by Stefi Mar | Aug 6, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Features, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0

Since Pres. Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, Donald Trump has struggled to find his footing in a campaign that was previously geared toward attacking Biden’s age and fitness.

Opinion – Kamala Harris: The Down-Ticket Savior California Needed

by Stefi Mar | Jul 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Political Campaigns, Politics, Statewide, Valleys, Voting | 0

President Joe Biden not seeking re-election isn’t just good for Democrats looking to stave off a second Donald Trump presidency, but it’s good news for all the other candidates (and propositions) on the ballot.

Opinion: Checkmate! In High Stakes Political Game, Maxine Waters Is Master Queen

by Stefi Mar | Jul 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Maxine Waters, Op-Ed | 0

In a few weeks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the world will be watching history as Kamala Harris steps into her own as Standard Bearer of the Party.

Category: Op-Ed

Op-Ed A Racial Reckoning in Columbus, Ohio

OP-ED: The Right to Vote is Protective of all Other Rights

IN MEMORIAM: Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, John Amos, Dies at 84

Opinion: To Protect Our Children, California Must Fix Our Water Quality Problem Now

Voting is your Voice- Voting is your Superpower: Your Vote Matters!!!

Opinion: There’s a Sensible Approach to Fix California’s Broken Lemon Law

Opinion: Why Californians Must Reject Proposition 36 This November

Opinion: California’s Historic Partnership to Save Journalism Creates a Critical Way Forward for News Publishers

The Black Press, The Black Vote, And Media Dollars

Opinion: Trump Struggles to Counter Harris’s Campaign Momentum, Resorting to a Game Plan Stuck in the Past

Opinion – Kamala Harris: The Down-Ticket Savior California Needed

Opinion: Checkmate! In High Stakes Political Game, Maxine Waters Is Master Queen

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