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We have a nice pal who prides himself on being a feminist. He respects women. He listens when we speak. He doesn’t interrupt us. He stops mansplaining when we call him out on it. However, that all changes when we disagree. Then, we become catty, bossy rude, aggressive and mean. Even the best male…
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In the 522 days until the 2020 Presidential Election, democrats are quickly applying the same #CANCELLED culture that ended James Charles to their weedy list of candidates. If Democrats want to be successful in 2020 they cannot rely on cancel culture to make their decision for them. This is not to discount the evident…
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Generation Z (born from 1997-2012) may not be facing the struggles that past generations have, but that does not mean that school is any less stressful for these students. According to the American Psychological Association, 45 percent of all teens said they were stressed by school. Data collected from the American Psychological Association for…
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Thousand Oaks Mayor Rob McCoy believes justice comes from God. He believes that all rights are granted by God. He believes morals are based on God. He does not believe in the separation of church and state. Religious beliefs are not shared by everyone, but the First Amendment applies to all. However, McCoy seems…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is sharing cooking videos. Beto O’Rourke is giving us the inside scoop on his dental cleaning. What does this have to do with policy-making? Nothing. The new breed of Democratic politicians is trying to be our BFF. Why? There is a notion within the Democratic party that hinges on the idea of…
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The idea that guns are untouchable because of the Second Amendment follows an aged dogmatism that makes no sense in 2018. While mental health issues and toxic masculinity are probable and well-founded causes of gun violence, it does not absolve guns from blame. Yes people kill people, but guns make it easy. If a…
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Borderline, Nov. 7 Thousand Oaks, Calif., was left in a state of shock and horror after a fatal mass shooting on Nov. 7 at the Borderline Bar and Grill. A city that was once known for its position on the list of top 10 safest cities in the nation, is now a household name…
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Here is how a nonprofit works: the public can donate to the organization, which in turn, works toward achieving a certain transparent goal or promoting a certain transparent cause. Here is what is unethical: the public donating to an organization which abuses their power to influence political views. And here is what is illegal:…
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MARTY BATES No response MIKE TEASDALE Why are you running for position on the Ventura County Board of Education? I am running for office because I want to increase the opportunities for our children to get high paying jobs and to ensure our most vulnerable children (children with disabilities, foster children, kids with…
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It is quite obvious that Southern California has no seasons. The last time I saw hail was in 2007. Spring showers are nowhere to be found during an endless drought. But for many places across the US, the changing seasons are something to look forward to. For those places, the start of October represents…