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oct. 9, 2008
So, What's Your Story?
by Judy Hodgson
I was sitting in a room with 50 other volunteers in Chico two weeks ago. I had driven six hours and given up a beautiful fall weekend to be there. ...
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Arms and the Child
Measures F and J: Hey recruiters, leave those kids alone
by Ryan Burns
The Arcata and Eureka Youth Protection Acts -- measures F and J, respectively -- aim to keep military recruiters from targeting minors: "Stop Recruiting Kids!" demands the website for the ...
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Whither the Factory Farm?
Prop. 2 has many backers, but some fear the side effects on our most vulnerable
by Heidi Walters
Proposition 2, "The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act," would require farmers to provide cages roomy enough for veal calves, egg-laying hens and pregnant pigs to easily stand up, lie ...
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Mad Props
by North Coast Journal Staff
Prop 1A: Not Our Train The "Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act" aims to throw a whole lot of money at the California railroad system. The legislature, which put ...
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Popping the Question
What is marriage? Prop. 8 seeks to define, or redefine, the institution
by Bob Doran
Expect a pitched battle in the weeks to come as proponents and opponents of Proposition 8 roll out TV ads and debate whether or not this simple phrase -- "only ...
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Tax Time
A roundup of hard-times revenue-raisers from across the county
by Hank Sims
Even in the best of times, local governments in California have to scramble for funding. They live at the mercy of Sacramento, which has historically swooped in and snatched their ...
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Not a Victim
by North Coast Journal Readers
Editor: It should be quite clear to you now that your recent decision to publish the names of Humboldt County CCW holders was not as well received as you may ...
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Let’s Talk Park
by North Coast Journal Readers
Editor: As a property and homeowner in southern Humboldt County, I feel it is unfair to the neighbors of the Southern Humboldt Community Park not to have public input about ...
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Celluloid Pride
by North Coast Journal Readers
Editor: I am tired of our local film critics always bashing a film made locally because it is not “true” to us (“Filmland,” Oct. 2). No film is true to ...
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Safe Harbors for Humboldt Investors
by Joel Mielke
Cartoon by Joel Mielke




















