California’s Presidential Primary Might Matter
You may have heard this one before: California is going to be a difference-maker in the Presidential nominating process in 2020. Well, this time, that might be right. By moving the California Presidential Primary to March 3, the Golden State has positioned itself to be a significant, if not determinative, battleground in the race to […]
UTLA Is Striking Against Itself
United Teachers Los Angeles is a strange teachers’ union. But it has never done anything stranger than its new strike, which is less an action against the Los Angeles Unified School District and more an attack on itself. UTLA is strange because of its structure; it’s a rare teachers’ union that has long been affiliated […]
What to Expect of Governor Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has just submitted his first preliminary budget– a mind-boggling and very big $144 billion. But so is California. It takes a lot to run the 5th largest economy in the world and satisfy a population which may already have passed 40 million! It also requires judicious use of money so it does […]
Can Child Advocates Capitalize on Sacramento’s Rise in Parent-Lawmakers?
Becoming a parent certainly changes your family dynamic and forever alters your perspective and priorities; but it’s not a requirement for caring deeply about children’s futures. Making systems work better for children and families is gaining momentum in California – underscoring how the collective strength of parents, caregivers, lawmakers, stakeholders and advocates will drive brighter […]