San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
The president and his Department of Justice have unleashed forces they do not understand and cannot control. It will not end well. Having just finished watching the BBC miniseries 37 Days about the month or so leading up to WWI, I am newly reminded of how miscalculations, ambition, and “good intentions” can lead to calamity of biblical proportions. Barbara Tuchman’s …
We are constantly being told that California is a place of endless possibilities where a person can choose his identity, his gender, and who he loves all while living off the state’s generous social welfare, even if he (or she or ?) is in the country illegally. Or as Gavin Newsom said in his second inaugural speech: “Whether your family …
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Storing your firearms where kids can’t reach them isn’t just a good idea – it’s the law, and failure to do so should be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. Recent news reports are that a 3-year-old child in Fallbrook obtained a loaded firearm and used it to tragically take the life of a 1-year old sibling on July 17. …
If you missed Steve Breen’s farewell cartoon in The San Diego Union-Tribune yesterday, it’s worth seeing, along with his departing message. I shared it on Facebook, resulting in a couple messages from those who apparently don’t always appreciate Breen’s politics. As a student of journalism and the history of journalism, I came to love the history of editorial cartoons in …
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In May I wrote that the only way a Republican could win the White House (“The Republican Road to the White House Goes Through the House”) was if there were a contested election that threw the decision to the House of Representatives. The only real way to get a contested election (one in which no nominee wins 270 electoral votes …
The Labor Coalition knows what we all know. The 4th District County Supervisor race to fill the now vacant Nathan Fletcher seat will go to a runoff. None of the four candidates can achieve over 50 percent in the August primary. That established, Labor wants to ensure its chosen candidate, Councilwoman Monica Montgomery-Steppe, doesn’t have to face Janessa Goldbeck come …
The Chula Vista Woman’s Club has provided quality activities and support to charities in the Chula Vista community for over 110 years. The women have been extraordinary leaders in making Chula Vista a better place. The Chula Vista Woman’s club was founded on July 13, 1913 by a group of 26 women. By September 1913, the membership had increased to …
Supporting our Seniors in Chula Vista I was excited to open two new Pickleball courts and do a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Norman Park Senior Center, which is located at 270 F Street. This was part of a $2.4 million investment in the Senior Center. It included adding three Bocce Ball courts and two Pickleball Courts for our seniors …
I am pleased to announce that the City of Chula Vista opened Chula Vista Village at Otay, the first bridge shelter for the homeless in South County. The facility will be a transitional shelter that will provide a pathway out of homelessness for those living on the streets of our City. The new bridge shelter is located off of Main …
As Mayor, public safety and keeping our communities safe is my number one priority. I have always been a fierce advocate for Chula Vista’s First Responders and the employees that are a critical component in supporting our first responders in doing their job well. When you call 9-1-1 for Chula Vista Police, the first person you will talk to will …
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s announcement that he’s seeking the County Supervisor’s seat currently held by Terra Lawson-Remer… Kevin Faulconer Launches Campaign for San Diego County Board of Supervisors 3rd District Today, Kevin Faulconer, former Mayor of San Diego, launched his campaign for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors 3rd District. With a proven record of delivering results, …
On June 15, 2023, our County District Attorney Summer Stephan sent a letter to the Director of the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH), requesting that DSH explore a new and different way to place Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) when they are conditionally released. I support the DA’s letter to DSH and ask for your support as well. Background On …
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An excellent editorial in the Orange County Register. An excerpt… “In our euphoric celebrations, we may forget that the Fourth isn’t about guaranteeing our happiness. The government’s purpose, rather, is to ensure that we have the opportunity and ability to pursue whatever form of happiness we choose, as long as we do not violate another citizen’s rights. “Nor is the …
The legislative effort to add civil right protections against caste discrimination should be all the evidence one needs to know that multiculturalism has reached its farcical end. As reported in CalMatters (“A small world: How caste discrimination came to California,” June 8) and elsewhere, many South Asians — Hindus, I presume — who have immigrated to the United States feel …
To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://sacobserver.com/2023/06/california-reparations-task-force-to-reveal-final-recommendations-on-who-qualifies/ https://www.montereyherald.com/2023/06/26/billions-in-new-funding-for-fires-flooding-heat-waves-heading-toward-california-ballot/ https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2023/06/26/Franchises/nwsl-bay-fc-home-city-san-francisco-oakland-san-jose.aspx
ACLU and Transgender Rights The ACLU website states “The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.” Perhaps our problem is our definition of a “right”. I define a “right” as an inalienable gift from our …
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