Editorials
East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: TIME FOR SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATS TO BROADEN THE BASE
By E.A. Barrera February 28, 2014 (San Diego)–I was proud to support David Alvarez and his campaign for Mayor. His life is an inspiration and his future is the
READER’S EDITORIAL: DEEMED APPROVED ORDINANCE FEE IN EL CAJON
By Mary Wang February 17, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Last fall, the City of El Cajon passed a Deemed Approved Ordinance (DAO) in an attempt to resolve
READER’S EDITORIAL: A BACKCOUNTRY REBELLION IS BREWING
Photo: Proposed Chaparral County, shown in green By Libby Belle Why rural East County communities should secede from San Diego County February 14, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) –
LOCAL CLINIC DISPUTES EDITORIAL ON “FAKE” ABORTION CLINICS
February 9, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – On January 24, ECM published two reader’s editorials – one pro-life and one pro-choice in view, related to the anniversary
READER’s EDITORIAL: A FLETCHER DEMOCRAT FOR ALVAREZ
By E. A. Barrera I was not an early supporter. I backed Nathan Fletcher in the primary and was not initially happy with Alvarez’ victory. I felt
READER’S EDITORIAL: FAKE ABORTION CLINICS FRIGHTEN AND MISLEAD WOMEN
Editor’s note: A local clinic has disputed portions of this editorial . For details, click here. By Sylvia Hampton January 24, 2014 (San Diego)–Since the January 22, 1973 Roe
READER’S EDITORIAL REMEMBERING ROE 2014
By Sylvia Sullivan January 24, 2014 (Santee)–55 million babies have died in the U.S. since the infamous Supreme Court Roe v Wade ruling 41 years ago this month. It is
READER’S EDITORIAL: FEWER THAN 500 GOLDEN EAGLES REMAIN IN CA
By Jim Wiegand January 18, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) –The golden eagle is a species in rapid decline and most of this demise has been a relatively recent event.
READER’S EDITORIAL: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
By Grey Feathers January 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Three years ago today, Gabriele Gifford was shot in the head. She was rushed to the hospital where
READER’S EDITORIAL: REFLECTIONS ON THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS – A REACTION TO THE MT. SOLEDAD CROSS CONTROVERSY
“…devote your time, energy, passion, and money to making sure that everyone has decent shelter, food, education, and medical care. That will be the true monument to Christianity.” –