By Wyatt Fry Special to the Herald The United States government is split up into three branches, Executive (President and Vice President), Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives), and Judicial branch (Supreme Court). Separation of powers is the division of equal responsibilities to each branch. Checks and Balances is the principle that all three branches […]
David Kramer: Trail of Tears and the balance of power (Law Day contest winner)
By David Kramer Special to the Herald The balance of power between the three branches of government is a means by which justice and liberty are upheld. When the balance of power is breached it often results in outcomes that serve to precipitate tragedy. One such case is the forced removal of the Cherokee from […]
Letter: Stronger emergency response system needed in Industrial Park
Stronger emergency response system needed in Industrial Park In her May 6 letter, Kathy Kerridge brought up an important point about adopting a Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO). There have been several letters and information about what would be covered in an ISO. Although I have not seen a final draft of the ISO, as it […]
The Truth About Cruising (Part 5): Fun and games on those long sea days
The Benicia Fullosopher Many who have never cruised tell me they are afraid they’d be bored with not enough to do when at sea, imagining long days of gazing at an empty horizon. Gone are the days when Grandma and Grandpa took their once-in-a-lifetime cruise to Hawaii and spent the time onboard reading, playing shuffleboard, […]
Letters: ISO, BUSD expenditures and Steve Gizzi
One year later, still time for an ISO Thank you to the Benicia City Council for developing the priority based budgeting system this year. The results of the process made clear that many Benicians want the city to prioritize the adoption of an Industrial Safety Ordinance and the protections Benicians deserve. Valero’s massive month long […]
Voice of the Village: A connection the for homebound and other seniors
By Lois Requist Humans need connection. Isolation and loneliness, especially in older people, can lead to a decline in health and a lack of desire to get up in the morning. Faith in Action, who is the fiscal sponsor of Carquinez Village, and has been active with services for seniors for many years, is offering […]
Photo: Letting off some STEAM
Poetry Corner: William Emes “The Colors of Our Flag”
They are the red in the blood that sustains us. They are the white that shines until there is one light. They are the blue of our veins. They are the blood that has been drained away. They are the light that has blinded us.. They are the blood that gives us strength. They are […]
Poetry Corner: Anthony Shannon “Separation of Powers Framework for Freedom: A Haiku”
Church and state apart Checks and balances in Freedom for us all The above poem was an honorable mention in Benicia’s 2018 Law Day Contest.
Poetry Corner: Kaitlyn Tang “Guardian Tree”
In the soil, the phrase trias politica is muttered The basis of a nation’s government yet to be uttered Into the world where balance constitutes life, And establishes equanimity when there is strife The hands of our founding fathers were coated in this soil They planted the seeds to free America from turmoil The seeds […]