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To the editor: Mark Z. Barabak debunks the myth about Californians rushing to exit our state. He lauds our social safety net, our culture and our politics as being a forerunner to other states. To his credit, he also notes the state’s serious problems.
Still, I pause to consider data from the Public Policy Institute of California showing that one-third of Californians live in or near poverty; in Los Angeles County, the poverty rate is about 22%. And, more than three-quarters of those in poverty live with someone who is employed.
Many rush to embrace “growth” and express contentment with our “Golden State,” but we face a stark imperative to reduce inequality and poverty. We can begin by saving the youngest from plunging into poverty by greatly increasing support for primary and secondary education, especially for schools with fewer resources.
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Dr. Seuss is not canceled
I think The Times should publish a version of Mary McNamara’s dissection of Kevin McCarthy‘s (and other conservatives’) white racist privilege [“The Real Deal Around Dr. Seuss,” March 4] on the op-ed page.
The attempt to smear President Biden and other progressives by accusing them of “cancel culture” is just another Republican lie that needs to be called out more widely, not just to Calendar readers.
Henry Hespenheide
Allen v. Farrow
Dylan Farrow is featured in the HBO documentary “Allen v. Farrow,” which examines the allegations that Farrow’s adoptive father, Woody Allen, sexually assaulted her when she was 7.
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Robert Lloyd’s Larry King piece was the best I’ve seen it really got to the nub of what made him good, and popular. Great comparison with Craig Ferguson I had forgotten how good those conversations between them were.
It was also nice that it didn’t dismiss or ignore his post-CNN work, as others have.
It touched on his colorful life but didn’t overemphasize it at the expense of understanding what made him tick. I understood him better after reading this remembrance, which is more than I can say for some of the other writers at quality outlets.