I’m doing my duty as a California parent. I’m flunking distance learning. Because failure isn’t just an option when you must become your children’s teacher
California is finally getting the local government apocalypse it needs. I love local government. In most places, it’s the most democratic, participatory, and effective level
If you’re lucky enough in this pandemic to not have much to do—no job to work remotely, no children to help with distance learning, no
The 20th century gave us the Peter Principle: in a hierarchy, you’ll get promoted until you reach your level of incompetence. The 21st century gives
Coronavirus is forcing Californians into isolation. But it has brought us together in one way: by fusing our biggest problems into one colossal crisis. That
Governor Gavin Newsom’s economic task force has plenty of representation if you’re a boss. It’s full of presidents, CEOs, board chairs, and directors of various
In many ways, California’s March elections constituted a success. But there are still complaints about long lines and voter confusion. So if reforms must be
Jack London saw this coming. Why didn’t we? In 1910 the California author, already famous for The Call of the Wild and White Fang, wrote
As I’ve written here before, California governors keep getting more and more powerful. But that shouldn’t mean the legislature is non-essential. Unbelievably, that’s exactly what