California Will Miss The Boat On Stopping Sanders
The California primary is too early, and Democrats are going to rue the day that California could not bat clean-up when the Democratic race becomes Sen. Bernie Sanders verses one non-socialist candidate, not half a dozen. With less than week before the California Primary, Democrats simply do not have time to vet the disaster of […]
The Prop 13 School Bond Doesn’t Provide the Right Kind of Money for Schools
Backers of Prop 13–the school bond on the March 3 ballot, not the 1978 ballot initiative—say they want to support students. But their bond may leave California’s students worse off—by gobbling up political attention and money that would be better spent on education, rather than buildings. This Prop 13 is complicated, and I like some […]
Only Fairview? Really?
It’s a rare day to be featured in the lead editorial of the LA Times. But, if you want to see how far out this editorial board has become, then you’ll enjoy their simplistic treatise on coronavirus, insisting Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa is the proper location to quarantine highly contagious coronavirus patients. Perhaps […]
Is Homelessness Really an LA Priority?
There are rumors emanating from the Mayor’s office and the Los Angeles City Council that they are considering placing on the ballot a new tax or bond measure to finance the City’s homeless initiatives, now that the $1.2 billion in Measure HHH funds has been fully allocated. Details, including the marketing and political strategy, have […]
Temporarily Suspend AB 5
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley intends to seek a floor vote on AB 1928 tomorrow to suspend AB 5 immediately, the worker classification bill. Good idea and a move to assure the many Californians hurt by the legislation that their representatives hear them. At least 33 bills have been introduced since the beginning of the year to […]
Mexico City Should be California’s National Capital
For one quarter of the 19th century, Mexico City was California’s national capital. I wish it could be again. I’ve been visiting Mexico City to plan a direct democracy conference there next year. And I’ve been struck by how well the Mexican capital’s sprawling greatness fits California. I also wonder if Mexico City’s recent advances […]
The Spotlight Of Truth
While the internet may have flaws, one of its redeeming features is that those who have do not own a printing press or media outlet no longer have to rely on the largess of newspapers or media outlets to have their voice heard. The internet has allowed the ADDA to use our News & Advocacy […]
The developer bonus tucked into the school bond on your ballot
California voters are being asked to approve a controversial measure making it easier for developers to build apartment buildings within a half-mile of public transit. Most will think they’re only voting on whether the state should borrow more money to fix broken air conditioners in schools. On its face this new Proposition 13 — the […]
Who Wins the Races in CA Depends on the “Turnout Game”
THIS JUST IN! The 2020 Presidential election will come down to turnout—how large it is and who shows up. And, even in the deep blue Golden State, voter turnout in both the primary and the general elections will impact not only the Presidential race, but contests from ballot propositions down to local offices. In California, […]