Sacramento- and Yolo County-based band The Nickel Slots dish up Americana with a dash of punk’s energy. With a sound that combines country and rock into a potent alt-country/Americana blend, the quartet features robust vocals, songwriting and instrumentation. The Nickel Slots will celebrate today’s release...
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Kate Laddish
Columnist - February 22, 2019 in Columnists
The Nickel Slots release ‘Pack Up All Regrets’ at The Palms tonight
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Maya Stiles Parsons Spier
Columnist, Editor-in-Chief - February 13, 2019 in Columnists
But she isn’t NICE — breaking free of the political glass ceiling
What Are Little Boys Made of? What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, And puppy-dogs’ tails; That’s what little boys are made of. What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, And all that’s nice; That’s what little girls are made of....
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - February 12, 2019 in Columnists
Klobuchar could clobber them all
"If they don't focus on the goal, the Dems will blow what should be a cake walk. Why? Because many of the candidates in the race so far are talking about what's true and good and close to our Liberal bleeding hearts rather than the task at hand: Getting rid of Trump."
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Stephen Cooper
Columnist - February 5, 2019 in Columnists
Alabama executions — strictly a Christian affair
Over 60 years ago, Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote that “the basic concept underlying the Eighth Amendment is nothing less than the dignity of man. While the State has the power to punish, the Amendment stands to assure that this power be exercised...
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JL Nash
- February 5, 2019 in Columnists
Pacific Profile: Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand
When one starts to describe Jacinda Ardern, the 40th Prime Minister, third female Prime Minister of New Zealand, it is very tempting to list her resumé, which is indeed very impressive for a 38 year old (37 when she came to power), but let’s begin...
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Guest Contributors
- February 3, 2019 in Columnists
Did a Gucci bag do all that?
Is this how rich people feel, questioning the authenticity of interactions? Could a single Gucci bag be creating all of this?
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Terri Connett
Columnist - January 30, 2019 in Columnists
Paycheck2Paycheck
Thanks to Mr. Art of the Deal’s 35-day government shutdown, we learned something. I’m not talking about the stuff we just knew in our guts but couldn’t prove. Like how empathy-deficient and out of touch Trump and his Richie Rich team are. That is until...
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Kate Laddish
Columnist - January 20, 2019 in Columnists
Playing music, creating community: John McCutcheon celebrates Pete Seeger centennial with new album, tour
Folksinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon is known for his warm voice, instrumental prowess, song selection and ability to connect with audiences. Called “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard” by Johnny Cash, McCutcheon moves between six instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, piano, autoharp, hammer dulcimer)...
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JL Nash
- January 19, 2019 in Columnists
Australia’s dirty secret – the refugee crisis
The Border Force Act (2015-17) in Australia prevents workers in refugee/asylum-seeker camps from reporting facts on conditions, etc. It is, in fact, a criminal offence. I was a teacher in a detention centre for asylum seekers in 2013 and I will not be silenced. There...
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