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The Supreme Court Batters the First Amendmentnew

Freedom of speech took a hit when the Court ruled the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" banner promoted drug use and that the students that displayed it were therefore not protected by the First Amendment.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  06-28-2007  |  Commentary

We Should Not Killnew

A national conference considers legalistic details of the death penalty -- the larger debate remains unheard.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  02-08-2007  |  Commentary

The End Gamenew

Congressman Sam Farr's recent move points to a better approach in Iraq.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  01-19-2007  |  Politics

Post-Party Politicsnew

California shows the way to a bipartisan future.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  01-11-2007  |  Commentary

Change Happensnew

I'm not an optimist when it comes to politics -- but this could be a new day for America.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  11-09-2006  |  Commentary

'The Governator' Shownew

Schwarzenegger vows to "fix California, for real," live on Fox.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  10-19-2006  |  Commentary

One Hypocrite Fallsnew

Mark Foley's worst crime was pretending to help kids at risk.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  10-05-2006  |  Commentary

Political Illsnew

As one doomed healthcare plan dies, another begins.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  09-28-2006  |  Commentary

War Without Endnew

With his visit, the Palestinian ambassador showed why the U.S. must moderate its position.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Eric Johnson  |  08-03-2006  |  Commentary

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