Save That Texan
Doesn’t anyone in California politics know how to hit a hanging curve ball? The indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who has lectured to Californians
Joe Mathews
September 9, 2014
Author: Joe Mathews
Connecting California Columnist and Editor, Zócalo Public Square, Fellow at the Center for Social Cohesion at Arizona State University and co-author of California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It (UC Press, 2010)
Can the State’s New Hollywood Tax Credit Make Us All Media Moguls?
We’re making major motion pictures, baby! And TV shows, too! That’s right, my fellow California taxpayers. You and I are now major investors in film
Joe Mathews
September 8, 2014
Two Bald Guys And Their Plastic Bags
If I were writing a headline for Thursday night’s gubernatorial debate, it would be just that: Two Bald Guys and Their Plastic Bags. Two bald
Joe Mathews
September 5, 2014
Who Has the Most to Lose in Tonight’s Debate?
Here’s a strategic question heading into tonight’s one and only gubernatorial debate. Who has the most to lose? Some might say Gov. Jerry Brown, since
Joe Mathews
September 4, 2014
The Water Bond Is Another Missed Opportunity
If the state of California could tax self-congratulation over missed political opportunities, we might have the money to rebuild our water infrastructure. The water bond
Joe Mathews
August 26, 2014
The Illogic of Goodwin Liu
When you don’t have an idea what you’re talking about, keep your mouth shut. Goodwin Liu, unfortunately, couldn’t hold to this advice, and so the
Joe Mathews
August 22, 2014
Aaron Rodgers for Governor
You’ve been punked, California. There have been a number of false reports to the effect that California voters will watch Gov. Brown debate Neel Kashkari
Joe Mathews
August 21, 2014
It Doesn’t Make Sense to Punish Elected Officials Who Live in One District and Represent Another
Admit it: You’re not exactly sure where you live, are you? Don’t be embarrassed to acknowledge that, beyond knowing your street address, you’re a little
Joe Mathews
August 14, 2014
The Age of Steinberg
Darrell Steinberg got good notices and buzz (California Supreme Court justice!?) as he headed out the legislative door, and rightfully so. Because Darrell Steinberg might
Joe Mathews
August 8, 2014