The Changed Political Map; and the 2018 Election
The battle for Congress this year will test whether Republicans can hold onto the old heartland of the Democratic Party that elected Donald Trump president, or whether Democrats will win by sweeping onetime bastions of Reagan Republicanism like Orange County. In 2016, Trump won the presidency by carrying parts of the country that once gave […]
Should We Really Need a License to Work in California?
Taking a job as a manicurist in California requires more than filling out an application and receiving an offer from an employer. Manicurists have to have at least 400 hours of training, which can cost thousands of dollars. They must also take a written and practical exam. The government-created barrier to a career in hair […]
One Good Thing About Being a Public School Parent: The Online Resources
The state of California may have too short a school year and a school day, and doesn’t spend near enough on our kids. (More money is going to retiree benefits). But it isn’t all bad My favorite part of being a public school parent is the online resources. Some are available through school districts. In […]
Might Governor’s Race Get Thrilling?
The California governor’s race always seemed destined to be a snoozer. But wait one minute. Could it get interesting? Well, at least a couple of Republicans seem to think it might. Karl Rove and Newt Gingrich have taken an interest in the race since two polls last month showed that Republican John Cox had slipped […]