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Tag: election 2018

voter turnout
Posted inCommentary

California needs to step up funding for voter education and outreach

by Guest Commentary June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Research shows significant racial and age participation disparities in elections. Why? Because many eligible voters don’t know how to vote or where to vote, and, most significantly, don’t feel voting makes a difference to their lives.

Posted inCommentary, Elections, Politics

My turn: What mattered on Jan. 7, 1919

by Guest Commentary January 7, 2019July 6, 2019
Posted inElections, Health, Politics

New insurance commissioner hires ex-lobbyist for company under investigation by insurance agency

Avatar photo by Dan Morain January 3, 2019June 23, 2020
U.S. Sen. candidate Kevin de León addresses the California Democratic Party convention, winning a much larger share of delegate support than his opponent, veteran Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Posted inElections, Politics

Plan B: Kevin de León says he’s considering bid for Democratic party chair

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher January 3, 2019June 23, 2020
A picture of a California DMV office is shown. | Photo: Flickr/Michael Ocampo
Posted inCommentary, Elections, Politics

My turn: ‘Motor Voter’ was a disaster waiting to happen—and it did

by Guest Commentary December 21, 2018July 6, 2019
Posted inCommentary, Elections, Politics

My turn: We’ll be watching to make sure Congress keeps its promises

by Guest Commentary December 20, 2018July 6, 2019
Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom address the Capitol press on Nov. 13, 2018, in the aftermath of the devastating Camp and Woolsey Fires. Photo for CALmatters by Byrhonda Lyons.
Posted inCommentary, Elections, Politics

My turn: What approval ratings say about Jerry Brown’s legacy

by Guest Commentary December 17, 2018July 6, 2019
Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom hopes to expand early childhood education, the better to prepare kindergartners like this class in Fremont for school. Photo by Gary Reyes, Bay Area News Group
Posted inEducation, Elections, K-12 Education, Politics

Can California afford Gavin Newsom’s vision for school kids? Here’s your K-12 primer for 2019

Avatar photo by Ricardo Cano December 16, 2018June 23, 2020
illustration of three individuals: one red, one blue, one red and blue
Posted inCommentary, Elections, Politics

My turn: A third party can emerge in California. Here’s a path

by Guest Commentary December 13, 2018July 6, 2019
A divide between the fortunes of California's haves and have-nots has fueled more than a decade's worth of economic anxiety, reflected again in a new poll. File photo of Oakland inequality protest by Brian Sims via Creative Commons.
Posted inEconomy, Elections, Politics

Poll: Despite surging economy, Californians anxious about future and want change

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher December 12, 2018June 23, 2020

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