Columns
Experience Santa Monica through the eyes of our trusted columnists in this curated section of regular features. From local insights and expert analysis to personal observations about city life, our dedicated writers provide unique perspectives on our coastal community. Each column offers a distinct voice and specialized focus, covering topics from neighborhood life and city politics to culture and community issues. Follow your favorite local voices and discover new perspectives through our collection of regular contributors. Whether seeking expert commentary or personal reflections on Santa Monica life, rely on our columnists for engaging, informed views of our city's evolving story.
Unmuted: Politics can be thankless
With all the headlines about childless cat ladies and bloodless coups, it’s possible to forget that the Presidential campaign isn’t...
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Unmuted: The spirit of the Olympics
I’m a sucker for the Olympics. I enjoy the pomp and splendor. I marvel at the physical and mental stamina...
Read moreUnmuted: A talk about homelessness
What do we talk about when we talk about homelessness (with apologies to Raymond Carver)? At the most recent Santa...
Read moreUnmuted: The new Mayor?
Santa Monica seems to have a new Mayor: Jawann Garnett. Mr. Garnett has the dubious distinction of having assaulted three...
Read moreUnmuted: The new Mayor?
Santa Monica seems to have a new Mayor: Jawann Garnett. Mr. Garnett has the dubious distinction of having assaulted three...
Read moreUnmuted: Are we being Targeted?
Last fall, I went to a nearby Target for laundry detergent and found the bottles locked in a glass case...
Read moreUnmuted: Participating in democracy
Democracy isn’t pretty. It can also be exhausting. The Santa Monica City Council meeting last week ran until three in...
Read moreUnmuted: Shall we give peace a chance?
Shall we give peace a chance? I’m not referring at the moment to the Middle East but to Santa Monica,...
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Opinion: How to fix everything (Ha!)
Writing is a funny thing An odd duck, as an everyday tool, or as an art form. Writing for print...
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Earthshaking lineup set to join Mavis Staples for her 85th birthday event
Mavis Staples – is truly all those words of high praise that are so often thrown about too lightly: She...
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