What If Uncle Leland Had Won?
Here’s a thought exercise for the Leland Yee scandal. What if the investigation had been delayed, or stayed underground, for another year? What if last week’s raids had come not in March 2014 – but in March 2015? And what if it were California Secretary of State Leland Yee who was being taken into custody […]
Does Where You Go to College Impact Your Job Future in California?
The posting below is a variation of an essay which first appeared in Zocalo Public Square on April 9, 2014 (here), and perhaps a useful antidote to this recent news article on college admissions (here). This month, high school seniors throughout California are receiving college decision notices of acceptance and rejection. They, and their parents, […]
Proceed with Caution – Beware of Early Polls
Early polls might generate buzz, but reporters, voters, and politicians should view these polls skeptically. They are unlikely to predict the June primary results very well for three cascading reasons. Few people are paying attention to the election at this point in the cycle. In the last five Field and PPIC polls that have asked […]