Author: Joe Mathews

As Californians explore what to do with thousands of buildings made empty by the pandemic, let’s avoid being as scared and stupid as San Diego.

It’s hard to understand the voter suppression in so many swing states, and all those long lines. Don’t they know that voting is supposed to

If Kamala Harris becomes vice president and Gov. Gavin Newsom has to fill her seat in the Senate, the conventional wisdom is that he will

Prop 15 isn’t new. It’s one of the oldest ideas in modern California politics. And the length of our pursuit of this small reform has

Revisiting  the various ballot measures, I find myself thinking about Prop 19, and wondering whether it should be on the ballot at all.  The legislature

For years, I’ve been asked what my vision of California politics is, if we ever reach that moment of ditching our irredeemable state constitution and

The stakes of the presidential election are huge and global. The results may determine the future of public health, the republic, even the planet.  The

Every two years, I read the full text of all statewide ballot propositions—because at least one Californian should. Next is Prop 25  My kingdom for

Every two years, I read the full text of all statewide ballot propositions—because at least one Californian should. Next is Proposition 24 Prop 24 almost