Steve Peace

Former CA Sen. Steve Peace served 20 years in the legislature and authored the landmark top-two primary system to reduce partisan control. He is also known for his role in the cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.

On Moderation

Without the tempering influence of moderation, the public face of politics is dissolved into banal drama. Extremists engage in theatrical behavior by demonizing their foes in bitterly careless terms.

Steve Peace

/ January 26, 2021

On Moderation

Editor's Note: The following is a speech given by Steve Peace in 1998 along with additional supporting documents from research and extracted passages from earlier drafts of the

Steve Peace

/ January 26, 2021

Never Before Have Independents Had The Power Over an Election Like They Do Right Now in California

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - It’s simple math. The Kavanaugh confirmation has calcified partisan voters like no event in recent history. The result? It’s all up to California’s

Steve Peace

/ October 10, 2018

Never Before Have Independents Had The Power Over an Election Like They Do Right Now in California

Independents Will Tip Key Races... Despite Being Ignored by Politicians

Election reform advocates have been scratching their heads over the failure of statewide candidates in California to tap into the rich vein of independent voters empowered by the nonpartisan top-two

Steve Peace

/ May 29, 2018

Independents Will Tip Key Races... Despite Being Ignored by Politicians

Data Industrial Complex: We Don't Destroy Our Enemies; We Change Them

Former California State Senator Steve Peace spoke about the future of Data, Facebook, Privacy protection and the importance of the Middle Man. Did We Sell Our Souls For Pizza-on-Demand? I

Steve Peace

/ April 12, 2018

Data Industrial Complex: We Don't Destroy Our Enemies; We Change Them