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Emergency measure would outlaw Independent Party of Oregon
As the Independent movement gains strength and momentum, it is only logical to expect a backlash from the partisans in the major parties. In Oregon, Independents are fighting for the very rig ...
13 Apr, 2011
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West Coast activists prepare for 2012 campaign to legalize cannabis
In the midst of America's perpetual campaign cycle, President Obama and a handful of GOP hopefuls aren't the only ones getting ready for 2012. Fresh off their 2010 attempt to legalize cannabis with a ...
09 Apr, 2011
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Proposition to split California Electoral College votes cleared to gather signatures
When people in other countries have our Electoral College system explained to them, their reaction often is, "you must be kidding". Is there any other country where voters, instead of directly voting ...
10 Feb, 2011
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Just how green is California's jolly green governor?
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has worked tirelessly to create a legacy proving that a strong economy and cleaner environment are not mutually exclusive. Has he done it?The economy hasn't cooperated ...
16 Dec, 2010
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October harvest update for California
It's harvest time for many California agricultural products. Although wet weather has delayed the harvest of several crops and potentially damaged one, specialty crop output should be plentiful overal ...
20 Oct, 2010
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Major threats remain to California water supply
Late spring storms, a heftier Sierra snowpack, and higher reservoir levels have largely made Californians believe the state’s record dry three-year drought is over. But, despite a year where, th ...
19 Aug, 2010
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Judge bans biotech beets
A federal judge has revoked the Agriculture Department's approval of genetically modified sugar beets until their effect on other plants is more thoroughly studied. The anti-GMO movement is hailing la ...
18 Aug, 2010
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Independent and third party candidates still fighting for the right to participate in America's democracy
If a group of people told you that elected officials, influential civic groups, the mainstream media, and independent polling organizations were all engaged in a systematic effort to effectively silen ...
13 Aug, 2010
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Prop 23 vs. AB 32: the battle heats up
When it comes to energy policy, California has either been on the cutting edge or teetering on the brink of collapse, depending on your political affiliation. Governor Schwarzenegger has made the cutt ...
12 Aug, 2010
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1 million pounds of California ground beef recalled after E. Coli outbreak
If you live in California, Oregon, Arizona, or Texas, and have ground beef in your freezer, you might want to give it a look to make sure that it's safe to eat.A Modesto-based beef company has recalle ...
07 Aug, 2010
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3 min read