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Tag: politics

Assemblymember Shirley Weber on opening day of the 2020 legislative session.

Substantive representation requires Black and Brown leaders

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

The appointments of Alex Padilla and Shirley Weber point to the value for voters to be able to see themselves in their elected officials.

Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Kamala Harris before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN, July 31, 2019 in Detroit. Photo by Paul Sancya, AP Photo

Asian American and Pacific Islanders are ready to lead

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 21, 2020December 21, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Here are three options for Newsom in selecting a replacement for Harris’ Senate seat

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
From left: Rep. Young Kim; Rep. Mike Garcia; Rep. Michelle Steel; Rep. David Valadao. Photos courtesy of campaigns

Based on election results, you can throw out those old stereotypes

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 15, 2020December 16, 2020

What does poll show about vaccines, mask mandate and a replacement for Harris’ Senate seat

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Appointing a Latino or Latina senator would fulfill Newsom’s commitment

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 30, 2020November 30, 2020
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Civility needed to stem eroding confidence in democratic institutions

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

What will happen to Latino political power and momentum after the election?

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 2, 2020November 4, 2020
Senator Ling Ling Change listens to witnesses during a hearing on AB 1054 which would create a fund to help pay fire-related claims, in the senate Energy, Utilities and Commerce subcommittee on July 8, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Will politics trump gender in California this election year?

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 26, 2020September 24, 2020

Follow the trail of Kamala Harris’ rise to VP nomination back to Phil Burton’s influence on California politics

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 29, 2020August 27, 2020

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