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.
Union of Residents of Santa Monica
URSM Another acronym?! Just what we need. Well, maybe we do, this one. We need some umbrella, some place we...
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Opinion: We need districting, even if it threatens those in power
One universal truth in politics is that those in power want to stay in power. From the President right down...
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Opinion: The truth about clean air in SMMUSD schools
The Sunday before return from winter break, SMMUSD Superintendent’s ‘Stay At Home When Sick’ message (the “Message”) hit the inboxes...
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It’s a Django Weekend
My Rendezvous with Django in Paris On my first year-long VW campervan excursion across Europe in ‘72 -’73, one of...
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Letter: Supporting SMMUSD
Dear Editor, As a Samohi student, I am glad to see this letter, “Protecting the integrity of SMMUSD elections” published...
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Opinion: The battle to ban pay toilets
When it comes to political elections I was raised in an unusual household. An avid supporter of FDR, my mother...
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It’s Good to Know Your History
EXCEPT IN SANTA MONICA It might make you weep. Some here don’t like to bring it up because it could...
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Opinion: Hail the Wailers
Of course I listen. To music when laptopping. I usually let YouTube do its thing, occasionally redirecting when it gets...
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Diabolical Donnie’s Dictator Dream
Donald Trump loves buckets of KFC chicken and six packs of Diet Coke. He also loves dictators. His "fave fascist"...
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Opinion: The value of local farmers markets
Hello 2024!! In honor of the new year make a resolution you can keep. Make your local farmers market a...
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