Op-Ed
Op-Ed
Mission City Voices: Cambodia Training Camp
April 8, 2022
It was May 1970 and I am in Cambodia. Our unit was on the Ho Chi Minh trail in pursuit...
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Open Letter to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Members – Op-Ed
March 4, 2022
Dear Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Members: First, I want to commend you on deferring the topic of an...
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Don’t Let Congress Hurt America’s Innovation Economy – Opinion
January 24, 2022
Silicon Valley is the envy of world. We boast an innovative tech sector that drives the American economy, a workforce...
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Suds Jain and Youth Soccer League Politicking – Opinion
January 21, 2022
Even before he was elected, Council Member Suds Jain was a thorn in the side of the go-along, get-along Old...
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Learning Responsibilities as a Youngster
January 21, 2022
It is 1960 in Santa Clara. Like most kids in my small town, I was assigned chores. But soon, there...
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Santa Clara’s Safe Space for Bigots – Opinion
December 28, 2021
We don’t argue that Mayor Lisa Gillmor has the right to free speech — even on her City Twitter feed....
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Reading Far From the Christmas Crowd
December 23, 2021
We’re all happy to see the return of holiday traditions this year — at least, insofar as Omicron allows us....
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This Is Our Event – OP-ED
April 2, 2021
“No. I’m sorry, no. This is my event, so no. Thank you anyway. Thank you for being here. I appreciate...
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Tony Soprano Doesn’t Have a Thing on Santa Clara’s Police Union – Opinion
March 20, 2021
Monday, Santa Clara businesses received a communication soliciting donations that contained this persuasive piece of copy: “Place our decal in...
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$434,000 Worth of Silence at City Hall – OP-ED
February 5, 2021
When it comes to the voting rights lawsuit Santa Clara lost again last month, the proverbial cat seems to have...