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Howard Schultz's Venti Mistake; Can He Avoid Getting Roasted?

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced that he is considering an independent run for president, and it didn't take long for Democratic candidates, party insiders, members of the

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ January 28, 2019

Howard Schultz's Venti Mistake; Can He Avoid Getting Roasted?

Two ballot measures will test crime attitudes

Over the last few decades, Californians have seen crime spike upwards to crisis levels and then decline just as sharply. Their attitudes about crime have been just as volatile, translating

By Dan Walters

/ January 28, 2019

Two ballot measures will test crime attitudes

Organizations, Lawmakers Push for Open Primaries as Crowded 2020 Field Emerges

The 2020 presidential field is already taking shape. Nine Democrats have announced their campaigns since December, many of whose announcements went under the radar because the lack of media coverage:

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 25, 2019

Organizations, Lawmakers Push for Open Primaries as Crowded 2020 Field Emerges

US Partisanship Is Putting the World Economy at Risk -- Here's How

With the United States officially entering into the second month of the longest government shutdown in history, much has been made about partisanship in American politics. While partisanship has long

By Alex Spillis

/ January 23, 2019

US Partisanship Is Putting the World Economy at Risk -- Here's How

NEW POLL: New Hampshire Voters Broadly Support Bipartisan “Unity Ticket” for President

In just over a year, voters in New Hampshire will participate in the first in the nation presidential primary and play an instrumental role in narrowing the field of candidates

By Nick Troiano

/ January 21, 2019

NEW POLL: New Hampshire Voters Broadly Support Bipartisan “Unity Ticket” for President

4 Campaigns Discuss How They Terminated Gerrymandering in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUXpMO3-88 Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the USC Schwarzenegger Institute convened the Terminate Gerrymandering Summit on January 10 at the University of Southern

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 16, 2019

4 Campaigns Discuss How They Terminated Gerrymandering in 2018

Louisiana Statewide Race Decided by 17% of Voters, But There Is an “Instant” Solution

Louisiana held a special election for secretary of state in December, since no candidate got over 50% of the vote on Election Day. Yet, despite the fact that over 50%

By Rob Richie

/ January 15, 2019

Louisiana Statewide Race Decided by 17% of Voters, But There Is an "Instant" Solution

Louisiana held a special election for secretary of state in December, since no candidate got over 50% of the vote on Election Day. Yet, despite the fact that over 50%

By Rob Richie

/ January 15, 2019

Sources: City of San Diego Preparing To Sue SDGE Over Pure Water Battle

San Diego, Calif.- The City of San Diego is expected to file a lawsuit against San Diego Gas and Electric over costs and complications related to the Pure Water

By Jeff Powers

/ January 14, 2019

Sources: City of San Diego Preparing To Sue SDGE Over Pure Water Battle

She's In: Tulsi Gabbard to Carry Anti-Establishment Fervor into 2020 Election

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NeikJyQkIo CNN reported Friday that US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will run for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential race. Gabbard made the announcement

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ January 11, 2019

She's In: Tulsi Gabbard to Carry Anti-Establishment Fervor into 2020 Election

Gallup: “Americans Continue to Embrace Political Independence”

Americans continue to be more likely to identify as politically independent than with the Republican and Democratic parties. Gallup has continued to track this trend, with independents hovering over 40%

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 9, 2019

Gallup: “Americans Continue to Embrace Political Independence”

Assemblyman Todd Gloria Announces 2020 Mayoral Run

https://www.facebook.com/toddgloria/videos/278266099531619/ San Diego, Calif.- California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria announced his candidacy Wednesday to be the next Mayor of San Diego. Gloria'

By Jeff Powers

/ January 9, 2019

Assemblyman Todd Gloria Announces 2020 Mayoral Run