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Calif. Senator Hueso: Geothermal Energy Good for Job Creation, Renewable Energy

In August, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) held its annual National Geothermal Summit in Reno, Nevada. The event brought together energy companies, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the energy

By Crystal Innabi

/ August 27, 2014

Calif. Senator Hueso: Geothermal Energy Good for Job Creation, Renewable Energy

In AD-36, Independents Will Decide if Steve Fox Keeps His Seat

California Democrats are struggling to hold on to their supermajority in the State Assembly as the California GOP prepares to take back a number of seats in the lower chamber.

By Crystal Innabi

/ August 11, 2014

In AD-36, Independents Will Decide if Steve Fox Keeps His Seat

Calif. Senator Anthony Cannella Says Lawmakers Must Be Accountable to Constituents

Republican incumbent Anthony Cannella will defend his state Senate seat in November against Democrat Shawn Bagley. Yet party labels don't appear to matter much in California's

By Crystal Innabi

/ August 6, 2014

Calif. Senator Anthony Cannella Says Lawmakers Must Be Accountable to Constituents

34% of Americans Believe Founding Fathers Would Consider U.S. a Success

“With Liberty and Justice for All” -- the phrase should be familiar. The idea is a recurring theme in our pledge, our constitution, and our judicial system. But do Americans

By Crystal Innabi

/ July 18, 2014

34% of Americans Believe Founding Fathers Would Consider U.S. a Success

To Keep His Seat, Democrat Ian Calderon Must Appeal to Non-Party Voters in AD-57

Although deemed a strongly Democratic district, the race for Assembly District 57 is turning into a toss up. Following the June nonpartisan, top-two open primary, small business owner Rita Topalian

By Crystal Innabi

/ July 15, 2014

To Keep His Seat, Democrat Ian Calderon Must Appeal to Non-Party Voters in AD-57

Republican v. Republican Race in Calif. Gives Non-Party Voters a Say

On June 3, County Supervisor Jeff Stone (R) and businesswoman Bonnie Garcia (R) narrowly beat Glenn Miller (R) and Philip Drucker (D) for the top two spots in California'

By Crystal Innabi

/ July 7, 2014

Republican v. Republican Race in Calif. Gives Non-Party Voters a Say

How the Top-Two Primary is Changing Campaign Strategy in Calif.

There is a shift in the types of candidates and campaigns that will win general elections in California and current contenders are not in a place where they can do

By Crystal Innabi

/ July 2, 2014

How the Top-Two Primary is Changing Campaign Strategy in Calif.

Republican Candidates in CA-4 Must Look Outside Party to Win

California’s primary system was initiated to curb the well-established partisanship in state politics. Following the 2012 elections, the first under the new primary, the state’s strong Democratic lean

By Crystal Innabi

/ June 18, 2014

Republican Candidates in CA-4 Must Look Outside Party to Win

7 Hotly Contested California Primary Races to Watch on Election Day

On Tuesday, Californians across the state will go to the polls to vote. It will be the second time Californians have voted in the state's nonpartisan, top-two open

By Crystal Innabi

/ June 3, 2014

7 Hotly Contested California Primary Races to Watch on Election Day

Drug War History Leaves Costly Legacy on Justice System

. Twelve percent of those arrests were for drug-related crimes, the highest fraction of any category of crimes. Throughout the history of the drug war, state and federal law enforcement agencies

By Crystal Innabi

/ May 30, 2014

Drug War History Leaves Costly Legacy on Justice System

Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical

For the 46.5 million Americans living below the poverty line, 16 million of which are children, life has become a consistent struggle. This struggle does not simply begin and

By Crystal Innabi

/ May 23, 2014

Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical

Is Neel Kashkari the Future of the California Republican Party?

With only 2 weeks left until the June 3 nonpartisan, top-two primary, tensions are rising in the California Republican Party. Under the new primary system, which will undergo its second

By Crystal Innabi

/ May 22, 2014

Is Neel Kashkari the Future of the California Republican Party?