Do you remember in kindergarten those teachers that would try to motivate their students to succeed by giving out gold stars or handing out bald-faced bribes of candies, cookies and assorted treats? Read more...

As expected, President Bush’s speech on Tuesday was laden with unsubstantiated pro-war propaganda aimed at trying to garner support for his war. President Bush said Hussein is a clear threat because he possesses biological and chemical weapons. Read more...

The Los Angeles Times hosted a “debate” between the gubernatorial candidates, but any real argument was averted by the exclusion of third party candidates. The most notable omission from the debates was Green Party candidate Peter Camejo. Read more...

I had to turn my car around on Wilshire Boulevard this weekend because of the anti-war peace marches. Fair enough. If only we could get that type of turnout for the match up of Dumb and Dumber for the California governor election. Read more...

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U.S. will ignore laws if they attack Iraq The argument presented by Jonathan Delshad in “Preemptive action is both valid, necessary against Iraq” (Viewpoint, Oct. 7, 2002), fails to account for the myriad of issues surrounding the proposed war. Read more...

The Democratic Latino caucus has bravely done what few of this state’s leaders have done before: broken from party lines and stood up for what they believe is right instead of what will get them re-elected. Read more...