opinion

Granderson: How media consolidation silences free speech

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“Granderson: The Silencing of Free Speech Through Media Consolidation” The latest iPhone 17 Pro Max is generating buzz for its advanced features, but concerns linger about Apple falling behind in artificial intelligence. The history of AT&T’s monopoly on telephones is used to highlight the importance of competition in fostering innovation and choice. The current trend … Read more

Mills and O’Brien: In Mendocino forest, Cal Fire undercuts climate efforts

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Mills and O’Brien: Cal Fire undermines climate efforts in Mendocino forest In California, Cal Fire manages state-owned forests for logging purposes, releasing carbon into the atmosphere and hindering climate goals. Only a small percentage of old-growth forests remain protected, while second-growth trees are still being targeted. Cal Fire’s management of Jackson Forest has faced criticism … Read more

PD Editorial: Trump’s immigration raids leave crops rotting in the field

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PD Editorial: Trump’s immigration crackdown leads to crops spoiling in the fields California’s agricultural industry is facing a crisis as crops rot in the fields due to President Trump’s immigration policies. More than 1 million immigrant workers have disappeared from the workforce, leaving farms without enough labor to harvest their crops. Immigration raids and deportations … Read more