The CDC reported in 2014 that people of color are more likely than whites to accidentally drown. In fact African Americans are likely to drown at a rate of 10X more frequently than whites. This is a shocking statistic and the reason for this I believe is lack of access to municipal pools. The 911 students at Encina are 81% minority and 93% are economically disadvantaged. They must endure the hot summers of Sacramento and there are few public pools in the vicinity. I presented this information to the Encina School Site Council in November, 2016. I thought that they would see how important a school site pool would be. I was so happy when Measure P passed. I assumed the district would provide a necessary provision. Then I saw that a track and field turf with stadium bleachers had been prioritized and was surprised that this superseded the need for a pool. The average temperature in Sacramento in July is 94 degrees and the nearby rivers are enticing. The American and Sacramento Rivers are dangerous, but attractive to swim in on hot days. On June 24 2018, an Encina Student, Mohammed Mounir Kamal, aged 17, accidentally drowned in the Sacramento River when he was on a picnic with his family. This sad tragedy should be our wake up call. Studies have shown the risk of drowning can be ameliorated by providing safe swimming sites, according to the author of “Contested Waters-A Social History of Swimming Pools in America” Prof. Jeff Wiltse, 2007. Moreover, swimming is a California State Teaching Standard. Having a pool on a school site underscores the importance of knowing this skill. A pool on campus supports four sports; Competitive Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming and Water Polo. The Mission Oaks Park and Recreation District which serves the area has no pool either. Dan Barton, the Director has said he is open to operating the Encina pool over the summer. There are many models for this. For example in West Sacramento, The Parks and Recreation District has a contract with the Washington Unified School District to operate the pool during summertime at River City High School. It is called a Mixed Use pool. The approximate cost for a pool is $7 million. Encina had a winning swim team in 1991 and the SJUSD filled in the pool with dirt and asked the students to practice at Sac State. This proved to be too much of an inconvenience and the team disbanded soon after. Seven other SJUSD high school sites have pools so please consider giving these needy students a pool. A pool on campus supports four sports: Competitive Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo and Diving. Swimming is unlike any other sport; it is a life saving skill.

This is important so that we have a fair and impartial convention that works for all people and the Democratic National Committee.

John Bolton has made shocking new allegations about President Trump’s conduct in office. Now, he must take the stand to tell the Senate and the American people about what he knows. In his new manuscript, Bolton asserts that President Trump said he planned to delay security funding to Ukraine until an investigation into the Bidens was launched. He also reveals new details about how senior cabinet officials -- including Attorney General Barr and acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney -- were involved in the scandal. This is a major clue as to why John Bolton was one of several witnesses that the White House blocked from cooperating with the House’s impeachment inquiry. The information he might reveal in his testimony could completely undermine Trump’s defense. And it’s possible that Bolton -- who allegedly once equated the Ukraine scandal to a “drug deal” -- would be a big crack in the dam, leading to more and more administration officials coming forward to tell the truth and avoid going down with Trump. Bolton has already stated that he’s “prepared to testify” in the impeachment trial. If the Senate blocks a credible, high-level witness like Bolton from taking the stand -- this trial will NEVER give the American people real answers or justice. Add your name to tell your senators: we deserve to hear what John Bolton has to say. Call on him to testify as part of Trump’s impeachment investigation.

Kobe and the LA Lakers built the Staple Center. 5× NBA champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010) 2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010) NBA Most Valuable Player (2008) 18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016) 4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011) 11× All-NBA First Team (2002–2004, 2006–2013) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001) 2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005). That in itself is enough for the name change!!!!!

Leaving kids out of games will continue to decline the number of kids participating in different youth sport programs

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Democracy is in the damn ropes! WE CANNOT LET IT GET KNOCKED OUT.

We are aware of prices 50 cents per gallon cheaper around us. We have a local terminal (in La Junta),that supplies a 200 mile radius and their prices are way cheaper than ours. It is imperative to hold our local Gas station owners accountable & Love’s is an honorable Company that can keep these small town local Gas Station owners accountable, especially in one of Colorado’s most economically depressed parts of the State.

If the teacher has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist as having a mental illness that is caused by stress, the teacher does not need to be imposed with more stressful procedures that further affect his/her self esteem and emotional condition. That teacher certainly should not be placed in a position where they would be forced to return to the classroom and expose the kids to a potentially dangerous situation.

Gabby is the most hardworking, talented, brave person I know. As a senior in High School, she is amazing. She deserves to be there y'all

A trial without witnesses or evidence allowed is not a trial - it's a cover-up. I keep hearing that the president is not above the law - but, then we see our elected officials allowing him to act like he is. A sitting president cannot be indicted? That's above the law. If you or I were accused of a crime, would we be allowed to control what evidence the prosecution can present? Why can he? The American people should be up in arms! Senators have taken an oath to be fair and impartial - but then voted to not allow witnesses. That's not fair and impartial. In a recent poll, over 70% of Americans want to hear from witnesses. We need to organize a rally to demonstrate that the American people will not stand for a sham and cover-up in the Senate impeachment trial. Let's take to the streets and demand a fair and impartial trial that includes witness and documents - and all Senators do their job and actually consider the evidence. Any Senators that will not do that should be recused. Senators Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham - take notice. They have already announced they would not be fair and impartial.

Update 1/29/2020: SCR 1613 passed the state senate by 2 votes. The house is expected to have a debate it soon, possibly Thursday 2/6. Please call your state house rep. and make sure they know how upsetting this is. This amendment would make it possible for Kansas to set even more restrictions on the right to an abortion, with no regard for a woman’s health. The politicians and organizations behind this dangerous amendment want to ban all abortions -- no matter what. We need to trust women, not politicians. However we may feel individually about abortion, we know that it is better that each woman can make her own personal medical decisions, in consultation with her family, her faith, and the advice of her doctor.