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Chad Peace commented on the post, Bipartisan Group Introduces Telephone Records Protection Act, on the site ICON 3 hours, 6 minutes ago

Privacy will be the civil rights issue of the next generation. It is also an issue that is difficult to politicize as a partisan issue … biggest division is in the GOP between libertarians and neo-conservatives […]

Michael Higham commented on the post, LCFF Moves California to End Recent No Child Left Behind Waiver Effort, on the site Progress Report 5 hours, 13 minutes ago

Well, NCLB is the past administration’s idea and for some reason is still law today. States want to get around NCLB and the current administration doesn’t endorse NCLB. It’s Congress’ job to change the law, which […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, California Ends Efforts to Receive No Child Left Behind Waiver, on the site IVN 6 hours, 54 minutes ago

Complicated relations between California and the federal government on a state waiver for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reached its conclusion. Seeing the effort as futile, the California Department of Education […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, LCFF Moves California to End Recent No Child Left Behind Waiver Effort, on the site Progress Report 6 hours, 58 minutes ago

Complicated relations between California and the federal government on a state waiver for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reached its conclusion. Seeing the effort as futile, the California Department of Education […]

Michael Higham commented on the post, Senate Appropriations Committee to Vote on $2 Tobacco Tax, on the site California 1 day ago

Governments need to be very careful with taxes like this. It may seem noble and the “right thing” to do since revenues can be put back into smoker education or rehabilitation, but like it was mentioned, you have […]

Michael Higham commented on the post, There’s A Man With A Gun Over There, Telling Me I’ve Got To Beware, on the site Left, Right and Centered 1 day, 3 hours ago

Yeah, I remember we were on the edge of our seats waiting for that statement.

Michael Higham commented on the post, There’s A Man With A Gun Over There, Telling Me I’ve Got To Beware, on the site Left, Right and Centered 1 day, 3 hours ago

I think you highlighted the general conservatism of American politics when mentioning that President Obama isn’t as liberal or “socialist” as his opponents try to paint him. If we look at at the political spectrum […]

Michael Higham commented on the post, Something’s Happening Here, What It Is Ain’t Exactly Clear, on the site Left, Right and Centered 1 day, 3 hours ago

I definitely feel your frustration with stock answers. Sadly, it’s what a lot of us have come to expect when it comes to “scandals” and/or issues of concern. It makes people gloss over politics because those who […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Uses Social Media to Announce Tumblr Deal, on the site The Social Ballot 1 day, 3 hours ago

In a move only made possibly by a recent SEC announcement giving companies the OK to communicate with investors via social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer tweeted that Yahoo will be acquiring the micro-blogging […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, California Health Care Bill Targets Pharmacist Kickback Schemes, on the site IVN 1 day, 4 hours ago

Problem is that the insurance companies are in control of pretty much everything right now …

Chad Peace commented on the post, Fort Hood Victims Denied Benefits 4 Years Later, on the site IVN 4 days, 2 hours ago

It’s been 4 years??? Holy cow. Is this really the case though? The shooter is on payroll and the victims have received no compensation?

Jane Susskind commented on the post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 4 days, 3 hours ago

More info: https://sv.tie.org/initiative/tiecon

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 4 days, 4 hours ago

“Fostering Entrepreneurship” is the motto of this year’s TiEcon annual conference, which takes place this weekend in the heart of the Silicon Valley. In what’s referred to as the World’s Largest Conference for […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Increasing Time Spent on Political Fundraising Highlights Need for Reform, on the site California 4 days, 6 hours ago

I imagine that this is not the case for all legislators, as many of them are in safer districts?

Chad Peace commented on the post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibility Against Security, on the site IVN 4 days, 6 hours ago

Its going to happen eventually. Just a matter of time. Some of the early concerns are certainly warranted and the pressure will make for a better system once it does happen.

Michael Higham wrote a new post, UC President Says Tuition Freezes Will Hurt University Services, on the site IVN 4 days, 8 hours ago

University of California President Mark Yudof has faced criticism during his tenure as leader of the prestigious 10-campus system. However, he explains there is more to his role than raising tuition and […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, UC President Mark Yudof Dispels Claims About System Shortcomings, on the site Progress Report 4 days, 8 hours ago

University of California President Mark Yudof has faced criticism during his tenure as leader of the prestigious 10-campus system. However, he explains there is more to his role than raising tuition and […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibilty Against Security, on the site IVN 4 days, 9 hours ago

Independent voters now account for approximately 40 percent of all voters in the United States. Following the national trend, California voters are increasingly leaving the two major parties, with almost 3.7 […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, The Fourth Estate, on the site In Declaration 4 days, 17 hours ago

Exactly. Too much rushing to report things we don’t know anything about. The worst are the crime stories that our media comes out and declares the guilt of people charged with crimes … isn’t that what the […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Nurse Hopes New Democratic Club Will Help Marijuana Legalization Efforts, on the site IVN San Diego 5 days, 2 hours ago

Ironically, I think it will happen a lot faster once the GOP finds it in their political interest to change their tune.

Chad Peace commented on the post, 7 Highlights from California Revised Budget for Education, on the site Progress Report 5 days, 6 hours ago

That’s a lot of money down on education. Now if costs would go down.

Michael Higham wrote a new post, 7 Important Revisions to Education Funding in CA You May Have Missed, on the site IVN 5 days, 8 hours ago

As soon as Governor Brown released the May revision of the California 2013-2014 budget, analysts and experts were all over it. With regards to education funding, much of what had to be said about the budget […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, 7 Highlights from California Revised Budget for Education, on the site Progress Report 5 days, 8 hours ago

As soon as Governor Brown released the May revision of the California 2013-2014 budget, analysts and experts were all over it. With regards to education funding, much of what had to be said about the budget […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Immigrants in California Likely to Dropout or Attain Higher Education, on the site Progress Report 6 days, 3 hours ago

According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), 37 percent of the state’s immigrants who are 25 or older did not complete high school in 2011. Overall, 25 percent of immigrants have college degrees. […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, No Labels Town Hall: What Would You #AskCongress?, on the site The Social Ballot 6 days, 4 hours ago

Today, the nonpartisan organization No Labels is launching No Labels Radio, kicking it off with the first of a monthly series of Twitter town halls. With Gov. Jon Huntsman and Sen. Joe Manchin hosting today’s […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Credibility of Mark Zuckerberg’s PAC Plummets as Donors Jump Ship, on the site IVN 6 days, 6 hours ago

Difficult to separate business and politics…

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, 61% of U.S. Voters Disagree with Internet Sales Tax Bill, on the site Infographics 1 week ago

On May 6, the Marketplace Fairness Act, commonly referred to as the Internet sales tax bill, passed the Senate. If passed through Congress, the bill would force retailers to collect taxes for online purchases, […]

Michael Higham commented on the post, Parcel Taxes Made Easier to Raise Local School Revenue by Amendment, on the site Progress Report 1 week ago

That’s what I’ve been thinking for a while now. Some of these communities don’t mind parcel taxes so much, but taxes seem to be coming from all different directions. However, I feel like parcel taxes are small […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Amendment Makes it Easier to Raise Property Taxes for Education Funding, on the site IVN 1 week ago

California school and community college boards can increase local revenues for their schools through a parcel tax. These are voter-approved tax increases on property.

Parcel taxes require a 2/3 vote in a […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Parcel Taxes Made Easier to Raise Local School Revenue by Amendment, on the site Progress Report 1 week ago

Problem is, you can’t raise taxes forever to pay for education. We already had Prop 30 in CA, now homeowners will get hit up with increased property taxes? I just don’t know, when do the straws break the camels back?

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Parcel Taxes Made Easier to Raise Local School Revenue by Amendment, on the site Progress Report 1 week ago

California school and community college boards can increase local revenues for their schools through a parcel tax. These are voter-approved tax increases on property.

Parcel taxes require a 2/3 vote in a […]

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Texas Taxpayers Paying for Private Elections with Public Dollars, on the site Fish Out of Water 1 week ago

(TEXAS) - Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would have the government pay for partisan primaries directly, instead of reimbursing the parties for their expanses (HB 3065). In most states, the […]

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Texas Taxpayers Now Paying for Party Elections Directly, on the site Fish Out of Water 1 week ago

Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would have the government pay for partisan primaries directly, instead of reimbursing the parties for their expanses (HB 3065). In most states, the government […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, A Lesson in Geography: Twitter vs. Mainstream Media, on the site The Social Ballot 1 week, 1 day ago

Last year, Twitter hit a benchmark in its quest to the top of the social ladder, boasting over 200 million active users on the social network. What remains less clear, however, is where these users are located and […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Why Your Electric Bill is Getting More Expensive, on the site California 1 week, 1 day ago

Unfortunately, the energy “market” in California is highly misunderstood … we have a very aggressively progressive tiered structure … there is a tight balanced between encouraging consumption and alternative […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, House GOP to Set Student Loan Interest Rates to the Market, on the site IVN 1 week, 1 day ago

Interesting … will R’s and D’s actually work on this one together?

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Why Your Electric Bill is Getting More Expensive, on the site California 1 week, 1 day ago

Depending on what territory you live in, the utility that provides your electricity is either owned or an Investor Owned Utility (IOU).

Contrary to popular belief, IOUs such as SDG&E, PG&E, and Southern […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Meaningful Drone Policy Comes From Meaningful Discussion , on the site IVN 1 week, 3 days ago

For most, the term ‘drone’ has come to reflect a dangerous and abused weapon of war capable of targeting enemies from above. The politically charged debate on drone policy has seen a transformation in the last […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Ron Paul: Gang of 8 Hiding National ID Card in Immigration Reform, on the site Common Sense 1 week, 3 days ago

There is a link in the first paragraph of the article.

Chad Peace commented on the post, Adam Kokesh Plans Armed March on Washington, on the site The Political Alternative 1 week, 3 days ago

My prediction is that if Kokesh does a good job publicizing, FreedomWorks will do their best to take it over/take credit.

Chad Peace commented on the post, Federal Nullification, on the site In Declaration 1 week, 4 days ago

I always struggle to understand the time wasted trying to “nullify” state laws …. equally, the movements to “overturn” Supreme Court Case X … only courts can “overturn” decisions.

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Refinancing Private Student Loans Urged By CFPB in Report, on the site Progress Report 1 week, 4 days ago

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there are over 38 million student borrowers accumulating $1.1 trillion of student loan debt. While most student borrowers are turning to federal […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, The Art of the Scandal, on the site Ars Politica 1 week, 4 days ago

Unfortunately, this is the story with too many important stories. Its often about scoring points rather than getting to real answers.

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, California Sen. Cannella Targets Cyber Revenge with SB 255, on the site The Social Ballot 1 week, 5 days ago

Introduced by State Senator Cannella, California’s SB 255 would make it illegal to distribute information and images of any person with the intent to cause humiliation and emotional distress without […]

Michael Higham wrote a new post, Student Expresses Frustration With Education in Viral Video, on the site Progress Report 1 week, 5 days ago

The following video is making its way around the internet as we speak. A student expresses frustration with how his teacher shows a lack of commitment to engaging with students. It is said to take place at a […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Party Leadership Shaken By Nonpartisan Top-Two Primary, on the site Fish Out of Water 1 week, 5 days ago

It is simply not true that the leadership of either party supports top-two. In fact, a lawsuit that you are very familiar with, is now represented by a leader of the Democratic Party’s law firm.

What top-two […]

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Ron Paul: Gang of 8 Hiding National ID Card in Immigration Reform, on the site Common Sense 1 week, 5 days ago

While his son, Senator Rand Paul, has taken most of the national spotlight away from his father, Ron Paul has not stopped advancing his “Campaign for Liberty.” Ron Paul and his supporters have built up a […]

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