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
Happy Birthday
Editor:
If you’ve noticed that you have an additional six seconds crossing the street in Santa Monica, it’s because of this 95 years young activist who
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
Editor:
I read Michael Feinstein’s October 17, 2016 commentary “Initiative Reform and Measure LV Drafting Errors” and I noticed several errors in it. However I would like to concentrate
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
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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
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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
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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