Year of calamities taking toll on mental health

Mental health professional: “In the past two weeks, my practice has exploded.” San Francisco Chronicle, by Steve Rubenstein and Nora Mishanec, Sep. 11, 2020 In a year of wondering what could possibly come next, the next things just keep on coming. After eight months, they’re starting to add up, say mental health experts. And there’s … Continue reading Year of calamities taking toll on mental health

Why did Benicia’s City Manager Lorie Tinfow resign suddenly?

By Roger Straw, September 10. 2020 Why did City Manager Lorie Tinfow resign suddenly?  Everyone is asking, and I wish I had an answer to that question. Most of my friends and acquaintances held her in high regard, had no warning of her quick departure, and were shocked and saddened when the news broke.  Her … Continue reading Why did Benicia’s City Manager Lorie Tinfow resign suddenly?

Trump’s latest racist move – Defunding Anti-Racism Trainings

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Stop Funding Anti-Racism Trainings, Calling Them ‘Un-American’ The Root, by Ishena Robinson, September 5, 2020 [See also coverage in the Washington Post] In another tacit admission that he believes American equates to whiteness, President Trump has ordered the cease and desist of any government funding for anti-racism federal training programs … Continue reading Trump’s latest racist move – Defunding Anti-Racism Trainings

Postmaster DeJoy will not replace sorting machines, blue mailboxes and will not restore overtime

Pelosi says postmaster general has no plans to restore mail cuts despite public outcry PBS News Hour / AP, Aug 19, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or funding overtime hours he cut, despite public outcry that operational … Continue reading Postmaster DeJoy will not replace sorting machines, blue mailboxes and will not restore overtime