Steve Baker

U.S. Navy veteran. Studying International Security and Political Science at San Diego Mesa College. Served aboard USS Kitty Hawk, USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Greenbay, and Tactical Squadron 12. Interested in geopolitics and foreign policy.

Proposition 1 To Authorize Billions for Calif.'s Water Infrastructure

After three years of drought, Proposition 1 will authorize $7.12 billion and reallocate $425 million of unused bonds to support water quality, storage, treatment, and supply through the development

By Steve Baker

/ October 22, 2014

Proposition 1 To Authorize Billions for Calif.'s Water Infrastructure

Proposition 48 Opponents Say It Will Lead to State-Wide Gambling Expansion

Proposition 48 affects the building of tribal casinos and Vegas-style gaming on non-tribal land by North Fork Rancheria of Mono people and the Wiyot tribe. The proposition would allow the

By Steve Baker

/ October 20, 2014

Proposition 48 Opponents Say It Will Lead to State-Wide Gambling Expansion

Calif. Proposition 47 Proposes Sentence Reduction for Non-Violent Crimes

During the general election, California voters will weigh in on Proposition 47. This proposition would create a distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony for certain crimes based on a

By Steve Baker

/ October 15, 2014

Calif. Proposition 47 Proposes Sentence Reduction for Non-Violent Crimes

Padilla, Peterson Avoid Partisan Attacks in Calif. Secretary of State Debate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSdAS5eJfNs On Thursday, October 9, 2014, the University of California-Berkeley hosted the third California secretary of state debate. The night promised to be an

By Steve Baker

/ October 10, 2014

Padilla, Peterson Avoid Partisan Attacks in Calif. Secretary of State Debate

Calif. Economy Could Play Bigger Role Than Voting Issues in Secretary of State Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSdAS5eJfNs In the June 3 nonpartisan, top-two open primary, Californians chose Democrat Alex Padilla (30.2%) and Republican Pete Peterson (29.7%) to advance

By Steve Baker

/ October 9, 2014

Calif. Economy Could Play Bigger Role Than Voting Issues in Secretary of State Race

Amid Partisan Paralysis, Climate Marches Planned Across U.S.

On September 21, concerned citizens and global thinkers will collaborate in order to bring local, national, and international leaders into the fold of environmental stewardship by marching worldwide. A San

By Steve Baker

/ September 21, 2014

Amid Partisan Paralysis, Climate Marches Planned Across U.S.

10 Little Known Facts about the U.S. Constitution

September 17 marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the national celebration of a living document that shapes the destiny of every U.S. citizen. Every American ought

By Steve Baker

/ September 17, 2014

10 Little Known Facts about the U.S. Constitution

Major Parties Fail to Appeal to Increasingly Independent Millennials

Millennials are leading the growing trend of voters who have no party affiliation. A report by Reason-Rupe revealed a majority of Millennials see themselves as independent of political parties. According

By Steve Baker

/ September 12, 2014

Major Parties Fail to Appeal to Increasingly Independent Millennials