Once again Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg has thumbed his nose at the working class and other Californians of modest means by blocking legislation …
California Commentary
AG Blocks Real Initiative Reform
Just last month this column noted that the professional political class harbors great hostility toward the tools of direct democracy -- the powers of …
Lawmakers Don’t Think Rules Apply to Them
No one would dispute that California's diversity extends to the wide political gulf between conservative Californians and those who see themselves as …
To Be Well-Informed Ignore Political Ads
Ah August. For so many that means vacation when normally hard working Californians will be visiting theme parks going camping or maybe just relaxing …
More Politicians Should Visit the Real World
For a week he walked the streets of Fresno a homeless man looking for work. At night he slept on park benches during the day he tried to ward off …
Jerry’s Latest Boondoggle Threatens Property Owners
You'd think that with all the well deserved bad press heaped on the High Speed Rail debacle that Governor Brown would be a little more circumspect …
Lawmakers Focus on the Frivolous
Given California's many serious problems including high unemployment a listless economy and drought one might think our Sacramento politicians would …
ACA 6: New Attack on People’s Power
We certainly understand the hostility that professional politicians exhibit against citizens using the tools of direct democracy. The People's right …
Arrogance of the Political Elite Costs You at the Pump
It's election season and finally there's a bit of good news for California politicians seeking reelection. A recent Field poll shows that for the …
Enjoy the Barbecue
It's an American tradition to gather with family and friends on the 4th of July. A barbecue trip to a beach or just a modest family get-together are …