Is This What California Wants?
Germany is the first country to try green energy policies, decarbonize, and works towards zero emissions throughout their entire economy. What’s actually taken place for Germany is they have the highest electricity prices in the world. The international consulting firm McKinsey & Co. has deemed the German government and people’s green energy policies a significant […]
The Happiest Place on Earth is Turning Grumpy—With Good Reason
Disneyland, if personified as a member of the seven dwarfs, has thought of itself as Happy, (The Happiest Place on Earth), but lately it’s been more like another of the seven dwarfs, Grumpy, for reasons tied to the pandemic and California government’s response. With California restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus so tight that […]
Voters Should Reject This Year’s Two Economy-Killing Ballot Measures; No on Props 15 & 21
It’s that time of year when California voters are barraged with political ads trying to persuade them how to vote on California’s many ballot measures. At least two of these measures should be rejected outright by voters. Propositions 15 and 21 threaten our State’s economy and our most vulnerable residents. Let’s start with Prop […]
The New Political Party California Needs
I got one of those calls again—they come every six months—from a Silicon Valley hotshot who wants to use his brain and his wealth to fix what ails California. This investor asked the same old: What measures might I put on the ballot to reform the state’s politics and governance? On the phone, I was […]
An Urgent Plea to the Left and Right: No Civil War
Two disturbing events last week emphasize that the United States is on the brink of a second civil war. The California Secretary of State warned election officials to expect disruption and voter intimidation at the polls on presidential election day, with a specific reference to the illegal presence of weapons. In Michigan, the FBI arrested […]
Prop 21 Denies the American Housing Dream for Black, Latino Families
A primary path to the middle class for American families is through property ownership. However, for many African Americans and Latinos, however, it is a dream that and other minorities, the opportunity has been out of reach because of discriminatory housing laws and economic inequality. It’s alarming that a measure on the November ballot would […]
Current Housing Dispute Magnifies Local Mess
Disputes between state and local governments are nothing new. Indeed, the California constitution was amended long ago to ensure against state mandates on locals unless accompanied by complete compensation. It’s a past stipulation that continues to be honored by all lawmakers and their staff. The provision is regularly used in drafting legislation. But, despite the […]
More Housing Now
California has an increasingly expensive housing market which leaves many either homeless, struggling to pay rent, or unable to purchase a home. California has not been building enough units to house all those in need and the small number of units that have been built are not affordable. The housing issue in California – though […]
Veep debate: Fact-check on Kamala Harris as California prosecutor
A few things distinguished the vice presidential debate from the Trump-on-Biden interruption-fest that the nation suffered through last week: The two were separated by prophylactic plexiglass Tupac was invited for some reason A fly made a surprise appearance on the vice president’s head The back-and-forth was, for the most part, actually a back-and-forth, rather than […]