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April 10, 2026
HomeCommunityJust a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Reflections of living life in Culver City by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Better Overland: Yes, It’s Going to Be Better

April 3, 2026 0
Walking down the street the other day I saw a lawn sign that I found both amazing and shocking. Also, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Politely Obeying in Advance (Nice is Not Good)

March 16, 2026 0
The uncomfortable silence of people who could speak but choose not to is not simply a local issue, but a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Ethics Baked In

February 20, 2026 0
On October 11, 2018, Culver City heard Dr. Manuel Pastor speak on demographics as part of a community meeting on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just Criminal

February 13, 2026 0
Mayor Freddy Puza told me he’d been interviewed nine times yesterday. “Just about everyone you can think of,” he laughed. …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Posted

February 6, 2026 0
Truth be told, The Washington Post has never been my go-to paper. I’m still devastated to see it collapse into …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Being Present

December 24, 2025 0
The year-end is coming quickly, and for many of us, the calendar cannot change fast enough. It’s been a year …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Hesitate – Vote Yes on 50

October 16, 2025 0
You very likely have a ballot; maybe it’s sitting on your desk, or languishing with a pile of mail on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Dancing Across the Minefield

September 26, 2025 0
The art of the essay is about taking an idea out to play, in order to prove a point. There’s …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Obey in Advance

August 13, 2025 0
The text of Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny – 20 Lessons from the 20th Century is brief, blunt, essential reading right …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Future is Already Here

July 17, 2025 0
I keep coming back to Sandra Bland.  I’m as distraught and depressed as most everyone else, but I’m taking some …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • City Manager “Let’s Talk Budget” Meeting Draws a Crowd
    April 8, 2026 0
  • Sony Posts Layoffs as Restructuring
    April 8, 2026 0
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    April 7, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Postcards are Heading Your Way; Civic Assembly Participants Will Be Selected
    April 9, 2026 0
  • Weekend Family Crafting at the Rediscover Centers
    April 6, 2026 0
  • On the Move with Metro
    April 3, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Culver City Democratic Club Finalizes Endorsements for June Ballot
    March 23, 2026 0
  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0

Culver City Arts

  • LA Library Online – What the Deep Water Knows
    April 9, 2026 0
  • Final Performances for “The Adding Machine” @ Actors’ Gang
    April 8, 2026 0
  • The Hollywood Stories @ Village Well
    April 7, 2026 0

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