Happy Nude Year!
Dear Readers, Happy Nude Year! 2020 stripped us of our comfort zones and carried us naked into what really matters. As the calendar turns, let’s…
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We met the enemy—and it isn’t 2020
While it’s true our 2020 losses have been brutal, the “worst year ever” label is drama and distraction Kick split-thinking to the curb: 2020 isn’t…
Out with the old, in with the new
Essay: After all the travails of 2020, we must keep hope alive for a better 2021 By Reuven H. Taff If ever the saying “Out…
Editor’s note: The campaign slog
After March 3 primary, a long campaign before a long ballot on Nov. 3 With the dust finally settling from the March 3 primary, it’s…
A billionaire buys in
Mike Bloomberg rises in polls after spending $450 million, but is counting on California to make him a real contender By Stephen Magagnini The morning…
Essay: A candidate worth fighting for
Elizabeth Warren has the plans and passion to become the first female president By Janice Rocco I still remember the first time I saw Elizabeth…
Editor’s note: Shake it up
Should the Democratic nominee pick a Republican running mate? Do you want to be up until the wee hours of Nov. 3 waiting for our…
Vote local: SN&R’s recommendations in key Sacramento races on March 3 ballot
While attention will focus on California’s presidential primary on March 3, the results in local races will have more immediate impact on Sacramento’s future. And…
Essay: The Democratic circus
Party’s primary process may not produce strongest nominee By Eric Wiesenthal When the post-mortem on the 2020 presidential race is written, it may say: “There’s…
Editor’s note: The big count
Success of 2020 Census depends on thousands of temps If you have some free time and want to make sure that California keeps its political…
Editor’s note: Under the wire
Sacramento City Council beats deadline on cash-for-kids measure, barely More than 39,000 Sacramento voters signed petitions to put a cash-for-kids measure on the ballot, and…
A Russian ‘nesting doll?’
Hillary Clinton camp accuses Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of being too cozy with Kremlin Why in the world are some big-name Democrats going after Rep. Tulsi…
Hearts and minds
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren seek to diversify their support As Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren compete to be the Democratic Party’s progressive standard bearer,…
Editor’s note: The campaign sprint
California’s March 3 presidential primary accelerates local races A year from now—Nov. 3, 2020—America will be electing the next president. But first things first. Democrats…
Essay: Running to help the homeless
Candidate for Sacramento County supervisor vows action on housing crisis By Charles Crowder Homelessness in Sacramento has tipped the scales into a full-blown crisis. As…
Editor’s note: The surrogate
West Sacramento mayor is stumping for Pete Buttigieg These days, Christopher Cabaldon has two jobs plus a side gig. He’s mayor of West Sacramento and…
Essay: Change agent
Sac council candidate vows police, environmental and economic reform By James “Faygo” Clark You may have seen me around town with Kozmo, my furry companion….