Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I’ve drawn your attention to this previously, but I need to do it again not only for my own peace of mind, but because it exemplifies an ugly flaw in modern politics – mindless tribalism. Marin’s representative to Congress is a progressive … [Read more...] about Alaska drilling and Mr. Environment, Jared Huffman, is quiet as a church mouse — mindless tribal politics at its worst
Opinion
Hello, Mr. Orwell: What trans shooter?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Ho-hum, another wild week in the American news cycle. In Nashville, a trans person killed six people – three 9-year-old children among them – at a private Christian school. Police identified the killer as Audrey Hale, a 28-year-old born with female … [Read more...] about Hello, Mr. Orwell: What trans shooter?
C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive April Fool’s day came and went. I thought for sure that was when the powers that be in San Rafael would reveal the results of their “thorough” investigation into the beating of a day-worker drinking beer in a parking lot in July 2022. If you’ve … [Read more...] about C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
Which ends first, COVID or free rent?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I don’t mean to sound impertinent, but does the free-rent program in Marin stop when the COVID emergency is over, or when the money gushing from the federal government runs out? Here’s where we are now with the seemingly never-ending rental assistance … [Read more...] about Which ends first, COVID or free rent?
Pages From The Past: Novato gets a new auto garage
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Novato’s New Garage Formally Opened – Saturday night will go down as a memorable one in the history of Novato, the occasion being the formal opening and dedication of the fine new garage erected by our enterprising and public-spirited … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato gets a new auto garage
When giants fall, we need to listen
Joe Stone/Writers on the Range “God has cared for these trees …but he cannot save them from fools.” — John Muir In just two years, wildfire has killed an estimated 13 to 19% of all mature giant sequoia trees. These most massive of trees grow only on certain western slopes of the Sierra … [Read more...] about When giants fall, we need to listen
My Turn: It’s not too late to save our community plans in Marin
Sharon Rushton/My Turn (Editor’s note: Sherman R. Frederick’s column that appears regularly in this space will return next week. This week we invite you to enjoy this My Turn column by Sharon Rushton. Anyone interested in writing a My Turn column for Marinscope Community Newspapers should … [Read more...] about My Turn: It’s not too late to save our community plans in Marin
Why free speech and state-funded disinformation efforts cannot coexist
Matt Tiabbi My Statement to Congress In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-funded "anti-disformation" and free speech can't coexist Editor’s note: at around 10 a.m. EST this morning, Michael Shellenberger and I will be testifying … [Read more...] about Why free speech and state-funded disinformation efforts cannot coexist
Novato’s cheese factory needs more room
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Judge Hermann Rudolff finds that his cheese factory building is not large enough for his business, and is building an addition. A concrete structure 30x40 feet will be erected on the west end of the factory, and it is expected that … [Read more...] about Novato’s cheese factory needs more room
Sausalito History: Getting the iconic sea lion statue back into the sea; your donation would help
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The sea lion statue that was knocked off its pedestal in the January storms needs major repairs to resume its position as Sausalito’s international landmark for seven decades. The story of the emblematic sea lion is as intriguing as the statue … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Getting the iconic sea lion statue back into the sea; your donation would help