AltWeeklies Wire
Vicente Fox Speaks to Santa Barbaranew
A wave of silent respect swept over the crowd at Fess Parker’s Grand Ballroom on Friday morning as former President of Mexico Vicente Fox took the podium and gave his views on topics ranging from legalizing drugs to the future of North America.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jordan Miller |
02-22-2010 |
Politics
Why We Need a Public Optionnew
I'm not so naive as to think any government bureaucracy will get it all right. But a public option will change the playing field so that the patients -- the American citizens -- get a fair break.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Dr. James Kahn |
09-28-2009 |
Commentary
The Health Care Status Quo is Hardly Working, but Will We Get Something Better?new
If Congress fails to pass meaningful healthcare reform, it can only be attributed to mass stupidity, not to mention a lobbying juggernaut that spends $1.4 million a day bending Congress' ear.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Nick Welsh |
09-14-2009 |
Commentary
Pacific Pride Foundation is One of Many California Orgs Reeling from $52M in AIDS Funding Cutsnew
With a stroke of his pen, Governor Schwarzenegger slashed $52 million from critical AIDS services funding through the state's Office of AIDS. That shoves California back to pre-1985 levels of funding, essentially the dark ages of HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Penny Patterson |
08-10-2009 |
Politics
The California Budget: Cuts, Theft and Accounting Gimmicksnew
I get the picture. Times are tough; everybody has to sacrifice. In this context, I can accept a serious shave and a haircut, even one with scalp burns. But a self-inflicted lobotomy? I don't think so.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Nick Welsh |
07-27-2009 |
Commentary
Harvey Milk & Dan White: That '70s Shownew
I first met Dan White in October 1977 -- 13 months before he snuffed out the life of Harvey Milk.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jerry Roberts |
12-15-2008 |
Commentary
Longtime California Congressmember Faces Challenge This Fallnew
To say Republican Matt Kokkonen is a long shot in his quest to unseat Lois Capps as the representative of California's 23rd U.S. Congressional District might be understating it.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
A Political Prediction: Presidential Candidates Won't Do What Gore Asksnew
Al Gore recently made a speech calling for an energy makeover for the U.S., claiming that within 10 years, we can go to 100 percent renewable electricity. While I'm glad that someone has finally asked this country to get some courage regarding climate change, I'm highly skeptical of the political will for this to actually happen.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Quentin Gee |
08-11-2008 |
Commentary
Thanks to the Firefighters of Gap Firenew
It's time to count our blessings and start saying thanks to all those who've saved our blistered pork-rind butts.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Nick Welsh |
07-14-2008 |
Commentary
Her Mother's Daughternew
Chelsea Clinton, 27-year-old daughter of would-be president Senator Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton, wowed even Obama campaign volunteers with her detailed understanding of the issues.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Martha Sadler |
02-04-2008 |
Politics
Know Your 2008 Presidential Candidatesnew
A policy cheat-sheet on the Democrats and Republicans running for president.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Adrian Castaneda |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Barack Obama for Presidentnew
The primary on Feb. 5 is the first chance Californians will have to help set the nation on the right path. The Independent rarely endorses in party primaries, but this year we endorse with confidence one candidate who is uniquely qualified to be president: Barack Obama.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Marianne Partridge |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
California Democrats Call for Feinstein's Resignationnew
It is our perception that she has changed party affiliations (or at least party allegiances) while serving in the Senate, and that it is time for her to retire so that we can call for a special election to fill her Senate seat.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Stephen Travis Pope and Barbara Fields |
12-10-2007 |
Commentary
U.S. Leadership Is Needed for a Nuke-Free Worldnew
Former Cold War officials call for nonproliferation.
Santa Barbara Independent |
David Krieger |
10-23-2007 |
Commentary
Barack Obama Rocks Santa Barbaranew
The presidential candidate rolled into Santa Barbara on Saturday with the message that's become the backbone of his campaign: Hope.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
09-11-2007 |
Politics
