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FCC (Empty) Threats
Fuck the FCC
Homeless Vets
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a new effort to initiate legal guardianships for hundreds of veterans, including some who are homeless or “at risk of homelessness,” that could be used…
Cost of War
Ed makes the case that the administration will spend as much as it takes against Iran, in order to keep the Epstein files, and the failure of the FBI to find Nancy Guthrie, off the front page.
AI Dangers
AI is showing humans how to plan & successfully carry out mass killings and assassinations
Distraction War
Ed examines the timeline behind the attack on Iran, and the inability for the American press to focus on more than one story at a time, losing focus on the Epstein files, and the FBI's Kash Patel's…
Presidents
History and legacies.
Project 2028
Ed asserts that all the people who committed criminal acts during Trump's time in office, or were complicit, need to face justice for those acts...most important, Trump and those in his…
NFL Substitute Quarterbacks
Ed makes the case for Denver to win, despite having a quarterback that has not thrown a pass this season.
Vegas versus California
Vegas has been seeing consistent declines in tourism, especially from Californians. California offers diverse landscapes (beaches, mountains, redwoods) and culture (LA, SF), while Las Vegas'…
2026 New California Laws
New California laws for 2026 bring significant changes, including key areas affected like consumer rights, employment, healthcare, education, and housing.
Vetted Journalism
In the age of social media being the source of people's information, Ed talks about the importance of ensuring information you post is accurate (and calling it out when it is not).
Sonder Bankruptcy
Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide. Laguna Beach has two Sonder hotels; in this…
Trump's lies on 60 Minutes
Ed calls out Trump's multiple lies during the 60 Minutes interview, and makes the argument that the fault is OURS for allowing him to normalize lies.
Tylenol
For years, Tylenol has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever — even during pregnancy, when doctors discourage patients from using many medications. But recent news reports about…
Corporate America is Failing Us
Firms, caught between their profits and suffering through a painful journey through treacherous MAGA politics, have rushed to fold.
Eroding of the First Amendment
Back in 2020, Ed experienced a local version of what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, and he comments on the dangers on media cowtailing to government pressures, and why Voice of Laguna remains independent,…
Publisher's Clearing House
For nearly 60 years, Publishers Clearing House had been known for changing individuals’ lives, fulfilling their dreams with prize money it promised would keep coming for as long as they lived. But…
R.I.P. Robert Redford
Known for his starring roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men,” Redford also directed award-winning films such as “Ordinary People” and “A River Runs Through It.”…
Ed addresses what happened on Wednesday
Ed addresses why he has not mentioned Kirk's murder until now, in this very brief editorial.
9/11
This day is about pausing to remember the 2,983 people killed in the 2001 attacks, and the courageous acts by first responders and regular people.
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