Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher This might be an uncomfortable question, but somebody ought to ask it: Why is California only now looking to compensate African Americans enslaved 150 years ago. Slavery of Blacks existed here at the time of the Gold Rush, of course. You can read more about … [Read more...] about Commentary: Slavery restitution easier said than done
Opinion
Letter: Pride Month must be more than flying a flag
Dear editor, As the Marin County Superintendent of Schools, as a parent, and as a grandparent, I am proud that the Progress Pride Flag, recognizing LGBTQ+ communities, including marginalized communities of color, will be flying over the buildings of the Marin County Office of Education as … [Read more...] about Letter: Pride Month must be more than flying a flag
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: A House Divided Against Itself
By The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, June 6, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. THE SCRIPTURES FOR THIS SUNDAY plus one quote by President Abraham Lincoln "...he will crush your head and you will strike his heel..."(Genesis 3:8-15) "...O, Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lordis unfailing … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: A House Divided Against Itself
Frederick Commentary: No good deed goes unpunished
Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher Sometimes decisions have unintended consequences. Nothing illustrates this more than the bad idea of tolerating homeless encampments in Marin public parks. While the encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato is one example of this unmitigated mess, the poster … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: No good deed goes unpunished
Commentary: With homeless, no good deed goes unpunished
Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher Sometimes decisions have unintended consequences. Nothing illustrates this more than the bad idea of tolerating homeless encampments in Marin public parks. While the encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato is one example of this unmitigated mess, the poster child … [Read more...] about Commentary: With homeless, no good deed goes unpunished
Commentary: Happy birthday to the Novato Advance — 99 years and counting
In July, one of Marinscope’s community newspapers will celebrate its 99th birthday. Congratulations to the Novato Advance. It's been a tough haul for newspapers in America, but the Novato Advance made it. Continuing to serve Novato and Marin has been a great honor for us. Thank you for reading and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Happy birthday to the Novato Advance — 99 years and counting
Commentary: Dear California, may we have sex without masks?
Are you totally confused, yet? A year ago the CDC said we didn’t have to wear masks to protect ourselves from COVID-19. Then in a switcheroo, the CDC said we’d better wear masks or risk certain death. Of course, that was when anti-science Donald Trump was in the White House. Now Mr. Science Joe … [Read more...] about Commentary: Dear California, may we have sex without masks?
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Is the Holy Spirit a Parakeet?
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Would you pray with me this morning...?Gracious, all-knowing God! We pause this morning to give youmuch deserved praise for your kindness and your daily provision for our lives. We are ready to shout, "Happy Birthday, Church!!!"on the occasion of the … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Is the Holy Spirit a Parakeet?
Letters: The good in our history ought to be taught in school, too
Dear editor, I oppose the teaching of anti-American lessons in our state schools. We should teach important lessons from our history -- good and bad -- and NOT erase our history like some totalitarian regimes do. Walter Schivo Novato (Editor's note: To … [Read more...] about Letters: The good in our history ought to be taught in school, too
Commentary: Shameless finds a new level
Just when you think teachers unions can’t go much lower, along comes something so nakedly shameless that it forces you to lower the bar. Again. Get a load of this from the San Francisco Chronicle last week: “When the teachers union over the weekend announced the ‘exciting news’ that San … [Read more...] about Commentary: Shameless finds a new level