Gov. Brown Knows Political Stunts
Gov. Jerry Brown visited Los Angeles Friday to urge defeat of an initiative to repeal the gas tax. During his talk he called the initiative effort a “political stunt” and “devious, deceptive, unfair and un-Californian.” Interesting, considering that Brown, himself, is an expert at getting the political edge. Let’s put aside a discussion of the merits of […]
To Address Gender Inequality, the State Can Start With Its Youngest Kids
Since last fall, we have watched along with the rest of America as the #MeToo and TIME’S UP movements have focused attention on the long-simmering and destructive gender inequities in workplaces across America: from movie sets to office buildings and State legislatures. The women who are speaking up are being rightly hailed as brave and […]
You Too Can Be Austin Beutner
No Californian is more inspiring than Austin Beutner. The Los Angeles investment banker has gone straight to the top of four major civic institutions in the last decade. And he didn’t have to pay his dues at any of them. It started in late 2009 when Beutner, having decided to devote himself to public service […]
Next Governor Must Step Up on Higher Education
California’s acclaimed higher education system owes a debt to many governors and legislators, but particularly two governors who championed the growth and accomplishments of the University of California, California State University, and our community colleges. The next Governor has the opportunity to join this pantheon by restoring the State’s investment in our campuses and embracing […]