California Needs a Campaign Manager
California has more than enough candidates in the presidential race—Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer, Marianne Williamson. But the state lacks a campaign for itself. And it will need it. President Trump and the Republicans often seem to be campaigning less against any Democratic presidential contender than against the state itself. Yes, most Trumpian attacks on the […]
With no carveout in hand, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash pledge $90 million to California ballot fight
Three major gig employers vowed to commit at least $90 million to pass a California ballot measure next year unless lawmakers embrace a new model of employment for hundreds of thousands of drivers and delivery workers in the state, the companies announced Thursday. With lawmakers expected to pass a labor-backed bill to reclassify a host […]
Senate Bill 5 helps increase supply of workforce and affordable housing
Businesses and communities throughout the state are struggling to recruit companies and find qualified workers because of the pervasive shortage of housing. California must commit to funding and building more homes or the state’s economy could be imperiled. There is universal agreement that sky-high housing costs are largely the result of a lack of supply. […]
A Contrarian (And Promising) Jobs Strategy for the Homeless
For more than fifty years, Peter Cove, the founder of America Works, has dedicated himself to finding jobs for welfare recipients, ex-offenders and other low income Americans. During most of this time he has stood apart from and often battled the liberal establishment of social welfare advocates, academics, and elected officials. In the past few […]
A California Dream: Less Plastic in the Ocean
Friday is National Beach Day—an easy day to celebrate in California. The Golden State’s love of beaches is legendary, and as it happens it’s a legend backed by data. The latest PPIC environment survey found that three in four Californians (77%) say the condition of the ocean and beaches is very important to the state’s future economy and […]