The Discourse Lounge

How To Save The Movie Theater

Theaters are dying all over America even as moviegoers return. Some can be preserved if local governments get proactive about it.

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The American Beauty of the East Bay

Americanism is facing its biggest challenge from extremism. The people of the Bay Area show why its worth fighting for.

Dec 25, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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November 2025

The Fire Department vs. Traffic Safety Advocates

Street safety advocates are butting heads with fire officials. Swift fire response does not have to come at the cost of lives on the roadway. They can…

Nov 30, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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October 2025

Darrell Owens on East Bay Yesterday Podcast

Promotional plug for a popular Bay Area podcast.

Oct 15, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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Your Moral Duty to Vote in California

Detailing why we have to vote for Proposition 50 in California, regardless of whether you're a Democrat or Republican.

Oct 12, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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September 2025

California Passes Mass Transit Upzoning

Senate Bill 79 is the third version of a transit-oriented upzoning law. After eight years of failed attempts, the proposal will soon be signed by Gavin…

Sep 16, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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Why New Apartments Look Ugly

And a solution to that problem.

Sep 9, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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August 2025

California Housing Is Killing Democracy

The Gerrymandering War took a bad electoral situation for the Democratic Party in 2030 and made it much, much worse. All thanks to California's housing…

Aug 25, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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July 2025

Bay Area Nightlife Sucks. Here's How To Fix It

Why young people are staying home or abandoning the Bay Area, killing local businesses and bars.

Jul 23, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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How Environmentalism Works in California

Environmental regulation of development is transitioning rapidly, but it's important to understand how it started, how it works now, and where its…

Jul 7, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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Transit Passes Are Better But Free Fares Are Good Too.

My take on Zohran Mamdani's plan for free bus fares.

Jul 1, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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June 2025

Big Housing Vote For Berkeley on Thursday!

The final run-down on Middle Housing.

Jun 25, 2025 • Darrell Owens

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