Exedra Columnists
City
Letter to the community: Retiring city administrator reflects on the state of the city’s finances
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Paul Benoit says that bringing our facilities and civic infrastructure into the 21st century is the city’s biggest challenge and greatest opportunity.Around Town
Dean’s Diatribes | Good evening and what can I get for you?
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Bussing and waiting tables gave me skills I have used every day in my career.Letters to the Editor
Piedmont Highlander Editorial Board | Making a case for condoms at school
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Condom availability at high schools decreases teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases/infections, and HIV.Exedra Columnists
Shanti Brien | Honoring a loud-mouth mother who listens
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Happy Mother’s Day, Mom -- for showing me how to listen, and teaching me to speak up and use my voice for the good of others.Featured in Category
Nevertheless, she persisted: Longtime journalist reflects on rebooting local news
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The journalist and former Piedmont resident writes about her journey from reporter and editor to owner and CEO of a long-standing local wire service.Featured in Category
Letter to the Editor | City should take more time to evaluate Magnolia Ave. tree removal plan
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The sweet gum / liquidambar trees tagged for removal play an important role in protecting our environment, writes Carole Parker.Featured in Category
Letter to the Editor | A per square foot of building tax for our schools
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The author disputes Mr. Raushenbush and believes his own proposal is a more equitable progressive tax.California
California faces a sexually transmitted disease crisis. Why aren’t we confronting it?
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California has the highest number of babies born with syphilis each year, and leads the nation in new cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia.Featured in Category