The Mechanics of California’s Forms of Direct Democracy
California has three forms of direct democracy and they are set forth in Article 2 of the state constitution. The…
Dem. Senator Bans ‘He/She’ Pronouns During Legislative Hearings
California State Senate Judiciary Committee chairwoman Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) announced Thursday that only "gender neutral" pronouns will be permitted…
Sen. Wiener Introduces Bill to Abolish Extra Time for Repeat Offenders
Off to a quick start in the new session, Senator Scott Wiener (D- San Francisco) has declared that restructuring California’s…
In Influencing the Legislature, Expect the Unexpected; Be Honest
There are mainly two types of lobbying: legislative and regulatory. Some advocates may add budgetary and procurement lobbying to the…
Investigation of Former Lawmaker Ridley-Thomas Confirms Sexual Harassment
Four California legislators have resigned since 2017 after facing sexual harassment complaints, while two remain in office. All are Democrats…
Will 2019 be California’s Year of Living Dangerously?
Senate Bill 1391, which bars prosecution of juveniles as adults, became law in California on January 1, 2019. An ongoing…
Senator: LAUSD Budget Crisis Could Take Down State Budget
While the Los Angeles Unified School District contract negotiations with the Unified Teachers of Los Angeles labor union led to…
Maxine Waters Dictates Policy to CBS News
Is there a black way and a white way to cover political campaigns? California Representative Maxine Waters seems to think…
Kevin McCarthy Leads GOP Condemnation of King
California Representative Kevin McCarthy, the Republican minority leader, yesterday led Republicans in stripping Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) of his Committee…
Build the Wall (in Malibu): Development To Feature 6′ Barrier and 24-Hour Guard Tower
Recently, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said, “A wall is an immorality. It’s not who…