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Supreme Court redistricting case could allow Democrats to gerrymander California

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week for a Republican-led case about redistricting authority. In California, it could give Democrats absolute power over the drawing of congressional maps.

By Guest Commentary • December 5, 2022

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Why University of California workers striking for better pay deserve it

University of California graduate students and workers who are on strike often face financial burdens that diminish the state's higher education system. They deserve a living wage.

By Guest Commentary • December 2, 2022

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Ongoing University of California strike hurts both students and the picketing workers

Fulfilling the demands from striking University of California workers could have negative long-term consequences for students and the employees on the picket line.

By Guest Commentary • December 2, 2022

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How forest thinning waste could fund California wildfire prevention

Forest treatment projects produce biomass waste that could be converted into valuable commodities that help pay for wildfire prevention efforts across California.

By Guest Commentary • November 30, 2022

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California voters wanted stronger pork laws. The Supreme Court should respect that

A 2018 California law creating strict pork regulations is justified given the public health threat to humans and the various types of harm pigs suffer under severe confinement.

By Guest Commentary • November 30, 2022

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California elections finally had national relevance. Democrats didn’t capitalize

The Democratic Party could regret its failure to better coordinate campaigns in California and spend more money on congressional races that helped determine control of the House of Representatives.

By Julia Rosen • November 28, 2022

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Why California must end the use of herbicide linked to cancer, Parkinson’s

The herbicide paraquat is banned in dozens of countries due to its well-documented links to Parkinson's disease and cancer, yet the U.S. and California still allow it.

By Guest Commentary • November 22, 2022

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No, California’s young voters did not turn out more than seniors. But they did clinch elections

The narrative that young voters surpassed seniors in election turnout is simply not true. But they are influencing elections in a major way, and helping Democrats win elections across California.

By Paul Mitchell • November 21, 2022

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Newsom enjoys historic support in California. Will he put it to use?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has won three gubernatorial elections with historic support. He should use his popularity to unite constituencies and improve some of California’s intractable problems. 

By Guest Commentary • November 18, 2022

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Karen Bass victory in Los Angeles mayor’s race is a referendum on division

With heightened attention on the Los Angeles mayoral race, Karen Bass' victory should be viewed as a referendum against the sort of divisive politics revealed in the infamous leaked audio recording.

By Guest Commentary • November 17, 2022