Viewpoints

Viewpoints: Help keep the Sacramento Zoo off the endangered species list

By Mary Healy and Starr Walton Hurley - Published: 12:00 am

The Sacramento Zoo is celebrating its 85th birthday this year. It's one of those milestone birthdays that evoke memories among all generations of people who came as a child and now bring their children and grandchildren.

Viewpoints: Romney should reveal core beliefs, and stick to them

By David Brooks - Published: 12:00 am

At first glance, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney share some similar traits. Both Harvard Law School grads are smart and analytical. Both are emotionally reserved rather than touchy-feely. Both are traditionalist in their family and personal lives. But one glaring difference is that Obama seems self-sufficient while Romney seems other-directed.

Viewpoints: Public education is foundation of economy

By Henry Wirz - Published: 12:00 am

Business owners know unemployment is the biggest problem we face in trying to fix our weak economy. Millions of Americans are out of work or underemployed, and countless more lack the skills or education to qualify for jobs that are available.

Viewpoints: Catholic Church wants government to do the preaching

By Gail Collins - Published: Friday, February 10 2012 - 12:00 am

This is a really old story, but let me tell you anyway.

Viewpoints: Economy burdened by weight of government

By Kevin McCarthy - Published: Friday, February 10 2012 - 12:00 am

President Ronald Reagan once said, "Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in.' " If he were alive today, he would probably substitute "Washington and Sacramento" for "status quo."

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The Conversation

The Conversation: New help for our wounded warriors

By Foon Rhee, Associate editor - Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 9:34 am

This is Kelly Strong, a veteran of the Iraq War. His family is in a federal program aiding seriously injured vets who need daily help or supervision. It's a blessing – one that only post-9/11 veterans receive.