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
Compromise solution
Editor:
I have been following avidly the articles in the SMDP presenting both sides of the measure LV controversy. I have also attended meetings in which both sides
Nemo Insula Est
Editor:
Just about 4 centuries ago John Donne declared that we do not live our lives separate from each other unencumbered by mutual ties and obligations, mutual
Choose Civility, Santa Monica
Editor:
As campaign season heats up, many opponents of Measure LV — and long-time residents of Santa Monica — have discovered their “NO on LV” yard signs
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,
Panic mode
Editor:
Kevin McKeown is really in panic mode in his frantic attempts to repulse the LV initiative. He twists himself in pretzels to justify his anti-LV stance
Measure LV Too Extreme Too Full of Frightening Loopholes
Editor:
The LV (LUV) initiative focuses on old problems and concerns. It does not offer anything innovative or creative. It merely
City of Santa Monica taxes kids STEM education
Editor:
Outrageous but true. The City of Santa Monica aggressively taxes our kids STEM education, trying to close Santa Monica Airport against
EarthTalk
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about solar and wind energy, but what’s new in efforts to generate electricity from