Editorial
Read the official voice of the Santa Monica Daily Press through our carefully considered Editorial section. Here you'll find our newspaper's institutional stance on critical local issues, from city policy and development decisions to community initiatives and civic matters. Our editorial board provides thoughtful analysis and clear positions on the most significant topics affecting Santa Monica residents. These unsigned editorials represent our publication's collective voice and leadership on important community issues, formed through rigorous research and discussion. Count on our Editorial section for well-reasoned perspectives that contribute to meaningful civic dialogue about Santa Monica's future.
From Dubai To Downtown SM
WISHY WASHY That’s what Lucy used to call that other Charles, Charlie Brown. Growing up reading Peanuts, I never identified...
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Santa Monica case reveals flawed California Voting Rights Act
By Michael Feinstein, Inside/Outside, April 2, 2019 “How do we get fair representation in elections?” is at the heart of...
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Is God a Trumper?
Donald Trump, aka Individual 1, is now using the justice department to end Obama-care. This would instantly deprive 22 millions...
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Who belongs in college?
Next month I’ll board a red-eye with 50 high school juniors from South Los Angeles, beginning a nine-day trip to...
Read moreCradling children, migrant families cross border in waves
A mother cradled a crying toddler as she waited in line with 20 other women to shower. Dozens of fathers...
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Yoga & Mindfulness: Strategies for Empowerment & Violence Prevention Among Homeless Youth
Dr. Petering and the MyPath Program are part of an ongoing partnership supported by SPY’s 4-year Innovations contract with LA...
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Standing Together
Editor: We are writing in reaction to the United Methodist Church’s decision to exclude LGBTQ individuals and their allies from...
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Limiting Public Speaking Times? No Right Answer, But a Wrong One
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. February 26, 2019 One of the great things about Santa Monica’s civic process is the high...
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Appointing Process
by Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. February 11, 2019 One of the measures of a good city clerk is that their work...
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Appointing Counsel
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. January 15, 2019 With the election of Tony Vasquez to the California State Board of Equalization...
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