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Reid Hoffman Channels Sam Bankman-Fried

January 9, 2024 5:38 pmJanuary 9, 2024 5:38 pm

It is almost impossible in 2024 to be authentically outraged about money in politics but Reid Hoffman’s $250,000 donation to the Super PAC supporting Nikki Haley is uniquely disgusting. However offensive some may find it that wealthy individuals can spend...

Why Julie Su Matters: Labor Department Moves to Gut Freelancers

January 9, 2024 4:11 pmJanuary 11, 2024 8:24 am

If you have ever wondered why we cover Julie Su’s doomed quest to actually become U.S. Secretary of Labor, here’s why: The Labor Department today released new rules governing freelance, consulting, and gig work that will gut the livelihoods of...

State Controller Cohen Calls For Congress To Look Into Sports Deferral Loopholes

January 9, 2024 12:22 pmJanuary 9, 2024 12:22 pm

California State Controller Malia Cohen called on Congress Monday to stop a tax break loophole and limit deductions and exemptions for high income earners following the recent $700 million record-breaking signing of baseball star Shohei Ohtani by the Los Angeles...

Chevron Reduced Spending in California by Hundreds of Millions of Dollars since 2022

January 9, 2024 8:24 amJanuary 9, 2024 8:29 am

“Congratulations to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is succeeding at his goal of driving away fossil fuel investment and jobs, even while failing to reduce global CO2 emissions.” Ouch. That is from the Wall Street Journal editorial board, as Chevron...

Did a Riverside USD Sweetheart Labor Deal Put Another Democrat Senate Seat In Play?

January 9, 2024 2:13 amJanuary 9, 2024 2:14 am

It appears that Republicans in the Inland Empire might have a candidate in the Senate District 31 race after all. If a recent poll is accurate, voters in SD 31 may opt for a two-party competition in November 2024. Earlier...

Biden Re-Nominates Julie Su

January 8, 2024 5:27 pmJanuary 8, 2024 5:27 pm

When a pope is chosen, the world is informed by a plume of smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel – white for “we have a new pope!” black for “nope, maybe next vote.” Will Julie Su see the...

A Tale of Two Lawmakers in the Sacramento Swamp

January 8, 2024 7:46 amJanuary 8, 2024 7:52 am

There is a reason the expression “Drain the Swamp” is used to describe rooting out corruption and bad behavior in politics. “Swamps” exist in every city hall, state Capitol and in Washington D.C. Sacramento’s swamp is one of the largest...