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Conflict and Resolution

On Sept. 1 of this year, President Joe Biden stood at the podium at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the very…

3 years ago

South Pacific Avenue, Part 2

The demise of Beacon Street and beyond  When I first arrived in San Pedro, the local chamber of commerce celebrated…

3 years ago

False Patriots, Liars and Crooks

I keep hearing the refrain from Evita — the song made popular by Madonna — Don’t Cry for Me Argentina …

3 years ago

South Pacific Avenue

A Metaphor for Post-industrial America In the boom years of San Pedro, from the tween years of  the two world…

3 years ago

From Gettysburg to Insurrection

What some Americans seem to have forgotten On Feb. 10, 2007, Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency…

3 years ago

The Day After the Fourth

Some laws are just unenforceable for better or worse but insurrection must be prosecuted They say that the amount of…

3 years ago

The Beginning of the End for the Big Grift

“I told the president it was bullshit.”    — Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr When was the last time a…

3 years ago

Election Day

The second election during the pandemic in which everyone got a ballot but few showed up It’s Election Day three…

3 years ago

Bass and the Billionaire

An epic battle for the soul of Los Angeles If these were normal times, the regular exercise at the ballot…

3 years ago

It’s District 15 – Not Area 51

There are times that this part of LA is like a secret The harbor district has always held some kind…

3 years ago