By Kevin M. Brettauer
Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange (named, no doubt, for the great film star Vincent Price, whom he physically resembles) was created by Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man,
Within 72 hours, hopefully, we will conclusively know the outcome of this agonizingly- long, historically ugly and downright exhausting 2016 presidential campaign. Some voters are enthusiastic but most are alternatively
FEAR, UNCERTAINTY, AND DOUBT
Laurence Eubank and Elizabeth Van Denburgh
In nature, the first law of survival is ‘don’t become food’. In politics, the first law of winning is
What’s the Point?
“End domestic violence.” “End poverty.” “Cure Cancer.” All of these slogans are laudable, and they are grand proclamations designed to motivate us to take action and
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. November 1, 2016
There are many reasons to vote no on Measure LV. LV would undermine our existing neighborhoods, squeeze out our middle class and
By Kevin M. Brettauer
Jack Kirby once commented that comics should be a vehicle for journalism. After all, why wouldn’t he? In March, 1941, he and co-create Joe Simon
Arrogance and ignorance are a lethal combination, especially for someone running for president. Arrogant but brilliant, you can tolerate. Many geniuses have been arrogant. Personally I don't care
Elections are a great time for honesty and truth about issues. You won’t get much of either from the full-color brochures filling your mail box, so here are ten
In a few weeks Santa Monica voters will be asked whether they would like to shrink the city—literally, vertically, and psychologically.
Their decision will have repercussions far beyond the
By Mike Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 17, 2016
In California, the right to initiative, referendum and recall is a pro-democracy tool considered sacrosanct by many.
Ever since October 10, 1911