Articles Posted by Jill Chapin

Jill Chapin has been a guest writer and columnist in several Los Angeles area papers for over fifteen years. She has written a bilingual parenting book titled, "If You Have Kids, Then Be a Parent!" and a children's book entitled, "My Magic Bubble."

  • RIP, GOP

    by Jill Chapin on Oct 15, 2016 | 3 Comments

    But nothing trumps Trump when it comes to his horrific bragging of sexual predatory assaults. Making no sense, too many Republicans still straddle the fence over finding his comments abhorrent while still endorsing him. This will be the final nail in their coffin.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • A Shot in the Arm or a Kick in the Gut?

    by Jill Chapin on Aug 01, 2016 | 5 Comments

    For people on either side of the vaccine debate, you might want to sit yourself down and compose yourself before you read any further. For someone like me who often casts a cynical eye on the devious doings of various organizations, I was not prepared for this one because it involves our children.

    Posted in Healthcare, Opinion

  • Black and White Consequences of the Sounds of Silence

    by Jill Chapin on Jul 10, 2016 | No Comments

    The thin blue line separating citizens from danger seems to have become a solid wall of refusal to acknowledge the sickening consequences of police officers who either are not being well trained or are not being well screened before donning their blues, badges and guns.

    Posted in Crime, Opinion

  • We the People – Governed by Cowards

    by Jill Chapin on Jun 22, 2016 | 1 Comment

    According to Webster’s dictionary, the definition of a coward is one who shows ignoble fear or timidity, one with a lack of courage or resolution. Know anyone on Capitol Hill who fits this description?

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • Donny Trump: The Rosemary’s Baby of the Republican Party

    by Jill Chapin on Mar 21, 2016 | 3 Comments

    Listen up, all you uber-conservative mamas and papas in Congress – you spawned this child, now you better take care of him. Raise him as best you can, even though he has been learning by your example how to be more divisive and outrageous than you ever were.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • Cruel and Vindictive are not Requirements for Being Politically Incorrect

    by Jill Chapin on Jan 09, 2016 | No Comments

    I’m a big fan of candidates telling hard truths to a public who really would prefer not to hear them. Besides being refreshing, you get the unfamiliar sensation that your intelligence is not being insulted with platitudes and pre-packaged sound bites

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • Finally – The 99% Are Not Going To Take It Anymore

    by Jill Chapin on Nov 14, 2015 | 3 Comments

    Million Student March is demanding free tuition at public universities, the cancellation of all student debt, and a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers.

    Posted in Education, Opinion