Photo by Sarah Malone Douglas Kmiec, former U.S. ambassador to Malta and current Pepperdine professor of constitutional law, will run as an independent in the 26th Congressional District race. Kmiec will face incumbent Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), Jeff Gorrel (R-Camarillo) and Rafael Dagnesses, a Republican candidate. The two winners from the June 3 primary will move … [Read more...] about Kmiec to seek public office in the 26th Congressional District race
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Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
NO: I would prefer to avoid military presence in Syria, specifically any policy that puts “boots on the ground.” However, punitive strikes may be necessary if the Syrian government is lying to the U.S. about using chemical weapons on civilians. Obama is right to carefully consider the situation but should seek approval from Congress before declaring war on Syria. Washington … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
