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Op-Ed: Keep plastic out of our Thanksgiving feasts
This op-ed was written by Calvin Levy, a student organizer with California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) students,…
Op-Ed: From Dreams to Nightmares
This opinion piece was written by Juan M. Benitez, PhD, a parent, community member, Long Beach Unified School…
Opinion: Division Isn’t an Option
This piece was written by Anthony Bryson, a Long Beach resident and human rights activist, and winner of…
Op-Ed: SB 79 is how we lower housing costs in Long Beach
This op-ed was written by Alex Arellano, the founder of Everybody’s Long Beach, and two members: Randi Wright…
Op-Ed: Our Communities are Under Attack: Why the City Budget is Key to Restoring Stability
This opinion editorial was written by community organizers Gaby Hernandez, Executive Director of Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation…
Op-Ed: Five ways to be an activist that does not involve frontlines protesting
This opinion-editorial was written by Vanessa Coover, a Senior Restorative Justice Specialist and former elementary school teacher with…
OP-ED — Our Last Chance: Will Long Beach Choose Parks Over Pollution?
This opinion editorial was written by by Bob Marsocci. Imagine walking your dog along a vibrant riverfront trail.…
OPINION: Long Beach voted to give tourism workers a raise. City Council shouldn’t leave some workers behind.
This op-ed was co-written by Naida C. Tushnet, PhD, a former educator who also served as the Chair…
Op-Ed: Housing is Healthcare: Why Long Beach must integrate health services into affordable housing
This opinion editorial was written by Sharnyle Gonzales. Sharnyle is a dedicated social work professional with a bachelor’s…
Column: A thriving democracy needs youth journalism
Where communities lack access to local political coverage, youth journalists are filling those gaps.