The Earth flag flies on the Arcata Plaza. That is good. But wait! The plaza flagpole order is not logical. The American flag flies at the top, the California flag beneath it and the Earth flag at the bottom. Doesn’t the Earth encompass all nations and all states? Isn’t the well-being of the Earth essential […]
Dave Meserve
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The Need for Sanctuary
Sanctuary city ordinances will be considered soon by the Arcata (April 5 agenda) and Eureka city councils and efforts are also under way to make Humboldt County a sanctuary county. With the current executive orders limiting immigration and targeting undocumented immigrants with deportation, it is important that we take action to protect those among us […]