Raul Carranza

Left leaning aspiring journalist with a passion for healthcare and campaign finance reform. Likes following the facts, wherever they may lead. Currently studying at community college and attended UCLA.

A Response to Ammiano and the Domestic Workers' Rights Bill

Credit: Gordon Swanson / Shutterstock.com Two weeks ago, Rep. Tom Ammiano responded to my article on Assembly Bill 241. I would like to thank him for taking the time to

By Raul Carranza

/ September 11, 2013

A Response to Ammiano and the Domestic Workers' Rights Bill

Why I Don’t Support The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights

Credit: scdd.ca.gov Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) has introduced and passed AB-241, which writes a “Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights” into law. This is Ammiano's

By Raul Carranza

/ August 23, 2013

Why I Don’t Support The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights

Bill to Address California Doctor Shortage, Overlooks Demand for Nurses

California State Senator Ed Hernandez has introduced Senate Bill 491. The bill expands the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in order to allow them to set up

By Raul Carranza

/ August 9, 2013

Bill to Address California Doctor Shortage, Overlooks Demand for Nurses

Credit: sfam_photo / Shutterstock.com California State Senator Ed Hernandez has introduced Senate Bill 491. The bill expands the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in order to

By Raul Carranza

/ August 9, 2013

Brown Shows Early Lead for 2014 California Gubernatorial Race

The first filing period for campaign finance has passed and the prospective candidates for California Governor in 2014 have reported. between January 1 st and June 30th of this year.

By Raul Carranza

/ August 5, 2013

Brown Shows Early Lead for 2014 California Gubernatorial Race

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau A Lesson in Reforming Washington

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller discussed how the work of the CFPB and the consumer complaints we receive help his office serve consumers in Iowa. // Credit: CFPB flickr In the

By Raul Carranza

/ July 30, 2013

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau A Lesson in Reforming Washington

Dark Money in California Elections Likely to Return in 2014

Credit: roarofthefour via flickr.com In 2012, 'dark money' accounted for over $300 million spent out of the total $6 billion according to Open Secrets. 'Dark money&

By Raul Carranza

/ July 23, 2013

Dark Money in California Elections Likely to Return in 2014

Experts Pessimistic About FEC Despite Ravel Nomination

The White House has received wide praise for nominating Ann Ravel to the FEC. As the chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), Ravel has been a fierce

By Raul Carranza

/ July 19, 2013

Experts Pessimistic About FEC Despite Ravel Nomination

Why Both Parties Are Wrong About National Health Care

Sign at a healthcare rally in Maine 2009 // Credit: Blip.tv A recent Gallup poll says only 26% of independents are satisfied with the work the government is doing on

By Raul Carranza

/ July 16, 2013

Why Both Parties Are Wrong About National Health Care

Can The Free Market Solve Campaign Finance Reform?

Maryna Pleshkun // Shutterstock.com There has been a lot of discussion about campaign finance reform. Many advocates suggest publicly financed elections, where each candidate gets access to an equal amount

By Raul Carranza

/ July 12, 2013

Can The Free Market Solve Campaign Finance Reform?

FEC Nominees Highlight Agency's Dysfunction

Credit: 401(K) 2012 via Flickr President Obama recently announced his two nominees for the Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Ann Ravel and Lee E. Goodman. Ravel, a Democrat, is

By Raul Carranza

/ July 2, 2013

FEC Nominees Highlight Agency's Dysfunction

Affordable Care Act Can Help Disabled Californians

Credit: Credit: S_L // Shutterstock.com A 2010 study by the CDC showed that two out of five uninsured people in that past year (2009) had one or more chronic

By Raul Carranza

/ June 28, 2013