In California Running for President Is Only for the Rich
It’s not just a political reality that you must be rich to run for president. It’s state policy, too. Indeed, Secretary of State Alex Padilla is defending the premise that one must be rich to get on the ballot for president in California. That may sound like a peculiar stance for a rising progressive politician, […]
The Green Ethical Supply Chain is not yet Transparent
As auto giants scale up EV production in earnest, they’re in a race to lock down crucial battery supplies. Before you purchase your EV from a major global automaker have you read and confirmed that they are in compliance with The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act SB657? It’s not in the best interests of […]
San Diego’s 2012 Pension Reform at Risk
“The ruling is also an implicit endorsement of the state Public Employment Relations Board’s conclusion that the employees hired since the measure took effect must be made whole and get a pension equivalent to what they would have received pre-Proposition B.” – Editorial, San Diego Union Tribune, March 18, 2019 The ruling in question is […]
Los Angeles Rail: Ridership Decline Estimated at 42 Percent
The Reason Foundation has just published an important review of transit in Los Angeles County, by transportation consultant Thomas A. Rubin and University of Southern California Professor James E. Moore II. A total of four reports have been released, under the title A Critical Review of Los Angeles Metro’s 28 by 2028 Plan. Links are provided at the end […]