Prop 40 Could Confuse Voters
Often voters complain that ballot propositions are so confusing that they are not certain if the vote they cast actually goes towards the ends they hope to achieve. In other words, a yes vote might mean no and vice-versa. That is actually true when it comes to voting on a referendum and there is a […]
Job Creation is Still our Central Challenge
How many times in the last two months have you heard that California is creating jobs faster than the national average? Quite a bit, I would guess. California’s economy is recovering, but it ain’t “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Since California’s economy hit rock bottom in February of 2010, the state has added a half […]
11 Awesome Props Part 3: Prop 32
Editor’s Note: Frequent Fox and Hounds contributor, Joe Mathews, will give his unique perspective on all eleven November ballot measures over the course of the next month. He will take them in the order they appear on the ballot. The best thing about Prop 32: it’s fair. The people behind Prop 32 just wanted to […]
Prop. 32 Would Curb Union Dominance
Crossposted on CalWatchDog Long ago it became evident that a passion for teaching in California schools was overshadowed by union membership. Far too many teachers became flag-waving union members, choosing union activism over student achievement. Proposition 32, the “Paycheck Protection” ballot initiative, would not only be a positive change for union employees,but ?schools would also […]
To Pepper Spray or Not to Pepper Spray
University of California regents recently settled a lawsuit related to the pepper spraying incident at UC Davis last November. While this was far from one of the standout moments for the University, details of the settlement should get your blood pressure rising: 21 plaintiffs will get $30,000 each, and if anyone else wants to come forward that […]