Letters to the Editor, Monday, Nov. 3

Editorial Feedback for Monday, November 3 The content includes a letter supporting Mike Thompson for reelection to Congress, highlighting his record of achievements and fighting for his community. Another letter opposes a school parcel tax in Petaluma, citing mismanagement and high spending per student. There are also criticisms of the Trump administration, including its actions … Read more

Yglesias: What makes this shutdown so different

Yglesias: The unique reasons behind this shutdown During the 2013 government shutdown, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia was closed, but could still be viewed through a window. In the current shutdown, President Trump is minimizing visible effects and taking questionable legal actions. Trump’s retaliation efforts are not pressuring Democrats and are actually helping their campaign … Read more

Skelton: Filling the middle-class housing gap

Skelton: Bridging the gap in middle-class housing A former state legislative leader criticizes Democrats in Sacramento for ignoring the housing needs of middle-class Californians and proposes a plan to help them buy new homes. Despite recent efforts to ease regulatory obstacles to home building, housing supply still falls short of demand, driving prices up. A … Read more