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Fair Elections Pilot Project
Imagine if ANYONE could run for office, wouldn’t that be nice? When I say “ANYONE” I mean even people who do not have a million dollars. Yes, I know, it’s hard to imagine. But what if candidates ...
12 Jun, 2009
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Democratic leaders respond to Supreme Court's Prop. 8 ruling
While Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a statement asking proponents of gay marriage to remain peaceful in their reaction to the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Prop. 8 and t ...
26 May, 2009
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An East/West Divide on Gay Marriage
AMERICAN CANYON -- Although it's just a few miles from SanFrancisco -- arguably the epicenter of the marriage equality movementin California -- a majority of City Council members in the Napa Countytow ...
12 May, 2009
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What We Will Avoid By Allowing Open Primaries
Arlen Specter is like the guy with two potential prom dates, though by the end of next year he could be sitting home alone.Why does a Pennsylvania Republican even matter in California? For the same re ...
22 Mar, 2009
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What about the Blue Dogs?
The prospect of an open primary in California should send shivers down the spines of millions: a forward-thinking state taking a truly forward-looking step. Sadly, in recent years California has be ...
06 Mar, 2009
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AMT Hitting the Middle Class
The percapita income in Californiawas $33,749 in 2005, according to U.S. Census Bureau Data.If thealternative minimum tax fix that expired in December isn't renewed, taxpayersmaking as little as $30,0 ...
12 Feb, 2009
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