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November 19, 2021 at 6:24 PM

What a twist: Even as state pension giant founders, Biden administration seeks to roll back modest 2012 pension reforms

What a twist: Even as state pension giant founders, Biden administration seeks to roll back modest 2012 pension reforms Talk about a rough couple of weeks for California taxpayers who wish for rational, principled government. On Monday, the board of the state Public  Oct…

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November 12, 2021 at 6:32 PM

The National School Boards Association Fiasco: California Leans In

The National School Boards Association Fiasco: California Leans In State school boards across the nation have ended their memberships with the National School Boards Association after the organization likened... October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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November 5, 2021 at 5:28 PM

As Virginia goes, so goes the nation!

As Virginia goes, so goes the nation! Glenn Youngkin has put politicians and teacher unions across the country on notice. October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER The election of Republican Glenn Youngkin as governor of Vi…

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October 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

California Department of Education’s failure will cost kids big

California Department of Education’s failure will cost kids big California’s public-school administrators took a test this year, and they failed miserably. October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER California’s public-schoo…

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October 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM

SEIU's dirty little secrets

SEIU's dirty little secrets Arrest of top union boss makes strong case for worker freedom. October 22, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER California’s largest union has two names it doesn’t want members to know about. The first …

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October 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Honest satire

Honest satire Sometimes, it's hard to tell truth from parody in California.  October 15, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Last week, the satirical website The Babylon Bee published an article proclaiming, “kids form union and …

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October 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Domestic terrorists?

Domestic terrorists? Are parents who speak out at school boards domestic terrorists? The National School Board Association and FBI thinks so.  October 8, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER If there’s a silver lining to be found …

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October 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

An indecent proposal

An indecent proposal Some take Newsom’s win as a rejection of the grassroots movement that put him up for recall, but a closer look suggests it has more to do with money. October 1, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER When reflec…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Defund the fun police

Defund the fun police Mayor London Breed wants to defund the fun police, but she's chief of this department. September 24, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER San Francisco Mayor London Breed is getting a lot of heat this week as…

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September 17, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The proverbial rain comes down

The proverbial rain comes down California is stuck in a figurative torrent of biblical proportions. September 17, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Yes, we’re in a serious drought, but in terms of policy and politics, Californi…

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September 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Newsom recall a win for accountability

Newsom recall a win for accountability While Newsom is right to breathe a sigh of relief this week, he shouldn’t get too comfortable. September 15, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Recently, Brandeis University updated its lis…

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September 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM

California roaring back?

California roaring back? Gavin Newsom says the state is "roaring back," but data shows the California comeback is more of a meow. September 10, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER For months now, Governor Gavin Newsom has been pr…

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September 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Parents over Antifa

Parents over Antifa Parent protests led school district to remove extremist teacher from the classroom.  September 3, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In an undercover video released this week, investigative journalists at Pro…

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August 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Anatomy of a union thug

Anatomy of a union thug A new exposé reveals teacher union boss for who she is.  August 27, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER “It’s abundantly clear from the last year and a half how far she’s willing to go to push her agenda.”…

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August 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM

School is back in session!

School is back in session! Many California students returned to class this week. For some, it was the first time inside a classroom in over a year.  August 20, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER The typical back-to-school-day ex…

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August 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Recall Newsom candidates weigh in

Recall Newsom candidates weigh in Hear directly from the candidates in CPC's just-published questionnaire! August 13, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In an apparent bout of frustration over tightening polls showing he might w…

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August 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The teacher union's love-hate relationship with testing

The teacher union's love-hate relationship with testing Teachers unions mandate COVID testing for students, while lobbying to eliminate testing academic outcomes. August 6, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Testing for thee, bu…

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July 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Back to school?

Back to school? CPC's Parent Union launches virtual events about educational options as uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year mounts.  July 30th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER I want to believe that California’s …

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July 23, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Fixing California

Fixing California In the series, Ring lays out major challenges and opportunities facing California, from forest management, to the homelessness crisis, to education. July 23rd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Forty-some-odd …

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July 16, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Two wins for students! 🎉

Two wins for students!  🎉 California officials chose in two separate instances this week to put kids and their education before woke politics. July 16th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In a true testament to the impac…

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July 9, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Here we go again...

Here we go again... Randi Weingarten is once again trying to gaslight the American public. July 9th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Randi Weingarten is once again trying to gaslight the American public.   First, she …

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July 2, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Freedom is making a comeback in California

Freedom is making a comeback in California For lovers of freedom, living in California can sometimes feel like a losing battle. July 2nd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER For lovers of freedom, living in California can…

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June 25, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Three years, 300,000 workers freed

Three years, 300,000 workers freed Over a quarter-million California workers are exercising new-found freedoms, despite lawmakers’ and unions’ attempt to prevent them from doing so. June 25th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 18, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Something, someone missing from CA’s reopening

Something, someone missing from CA’s reopening California officially reopened this week to much media and gubernatorial fanfare.But something major was missing: the many job creators and residents  June 18th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM

A new day for school choice in California

A new day for school choice in California United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz has been talking for months about the “transformational change” she wants to bring to... June 11th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM

A union changes its spots

A union changes its spots CPC’s work to reduce the corrupt influence of government unions in state politics achieved a historic win June 4, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, CPC’s work to reduce the corrupt influen…

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May 28, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Sacramento’s latest target: small business owners

Sacramento’s latest target: small business owners May 14th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John,   Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez nearly destroyed the entire independent contracting industry with her notorious legislati…

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May 21, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Union fearmongering

Union fearmongering Fearmongering is exhausting. Just ask United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz, whose reign relies heavily on her membership having to May 14th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, …

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May 14, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Gavin Newsom’s brush with conservatism

Gavin Newsom’s brush with conservatism For months now, Governor Gavin Newsom has spared no opportunity to demean and bash conservatives for their efforts May 14th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, For months now,…

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May 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Oh the irony...

Oh the irony... This week marked Teacher Appreciation Week – a time when, in normal years, students may have gifted their beloved instructors with apples May 7th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, This week marked …

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April 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM

The California Exodus hits home

The California Exodus hits home For the first time since its founding, population shifts resulted in California losing a House seat this week, while more free states like Texas and April 30th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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April 23, 2021 at 4:04 PM

If you can’t beat ‘em, crush ‘em!

If you can’t beat ‘em, crush ‘em! While the vast majority of California public schools remained off-limits to students this school year, a bright light has flickered in the darkness: April 23th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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April 16, 2021 at 4:40 PM

A pandemic won’t stop CA lawmakers from doing what they do best!

A pandemic won’t stop CA lawmakers from doing what they do best! Even tax day isn’t normal this year: Uncle Sam is giving us an additional month to make good on what we owe the feds. But California lawmakers... April 16th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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April 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM

CA School Reopenings are “Just OK”

CA School Reopenings are “Just OK” As a communications professional, I spend a lot of time thinking about advertisements and commercials. April 9nd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John,   As a communications professiona…

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April 2, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Spring Broke?

Spring Broke? Most of California is experiencing weather people the world over dream of. It’s spring time and a lot of people are on some sort of break, including April 2nd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John,   Most o…

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March 26, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Putting the "Weird" back in "Weirdos!"

Putting the "Weird" back in "Weirdos!" Welcome back to your weekly roundup from the state that puts the "weird" back in "weirdos". If you like this, donate to and thank your friends at... March 25, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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March 19, 2021 at 4:08 PM

A Secret History of California, a frog recipe, and Hunter S. Thompson

A Secret History of California, a frog recipe, and Hunter S. Thompson Welcome to your weekly roundup of news. If you like this, donate to and thank your friends at California Policy Center. If you hate it, please blame March 19, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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March 12, 2021 at 4:33 PM

The Prince and Princess of Woke

The Prince and Princess of Woke We’ll get to this week’s News of the Weird, our usual combination of gallows humor, outrage and (yes) optimism. There’s even a bit about Oprah’s... March 12, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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February 26, 2021 at 5:47 PM

The teachers union vaccine bargaining chip

The teachers union vaccine bargaining chip Fighting for $15 by saying businesses that pay less shouldn't exist Feb 26, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, The teachers union vaccine bargaining chip: This week, Los Angel…

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February 19, 2021 at 4:54 PM

What a difference six weeks can make

What a difference six weeks can make School board's bad language and California exit interviews Feb 19, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, What a difference six weeks can make: Covid-19 hospitalizations in California h…

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February 12, 2021 at 7:19 PM

When will schools reopen?

When will schools reopen? The LA Times hatchet job on Rep. Kevin McCarthy Feb 12, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, Newsom signals school reopening deal coming any day now: On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he's…

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February 5, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Gov. Newsom's poll numbers are plummeting

Gov. Newsom's poll numbers are plummeting Abraham Lincoln didn't show that black lives mattered?  Feb 5, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, Gov. Newsom's poll numbers are plummeting: After committing countless Covid-19…

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January 29, 2021 at 6:07 PM

More Ammunition for the Charter School Fight

More Ammunition for the Charter School Fight Is Austin all it's cracked up to be? Jan 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, More ammunition for the charter school fight: This week is National School Choice Week. In co…

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January 22, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Pensions problems in America's Finest City

Pensions problems in America's Finest City Bill Maher (!) rails against California government fecklessness Jan 22, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, San Diego's pension problems are a microcosm of the state: There's a …

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January 15, 2021 at 5:44 PM

The clampdown on free expression

The clampdown on free expression A budget full of union giveaways Jan 15, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, The attack on free expression: Just as we warned last week, union-backed politicians in California and across t…

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January 8, 2021 at 5:52 PM

Carnage at the Capitol

Carnage at the Capitol Georgia on my mind Jan 8, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, Carnage at the Capitol: Five people, including a San Diego woman and a Capitol Police officer, are dead after rioters seized the U.S. Cap…

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January 5, 2021 at 11:29 PM

A Big CPC Thank You!

A Big CPC Thank You! January 5, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John,   From the entire California Policy Center team, Happy New Year! Mind you, we’re not merely wishing you a happy new year. We’re not just hoping for a …

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January 1, 2021 at 3:29 PM

A new California political alignment for a New Year

A new California political alignment for a New Year Golden State eyes on the Peach State Jan 1, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, Happy New Year! From all of us here at the California Policy Center, we hope you've had a …

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December 31, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Why CA Politicians Can Afford to be COVID Hypocrites

Why CA Politicians Can Afford to be COVID Hypocrites Dec 31, 2020 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John,   Take this pop quiz: What do Governor Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kue…

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December 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The Gift of Freedom

The Gift of Freedom Dec 29, 2020 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John,   Last week I told you about Mike Jackson, the UC San Diego employee who had to go to court to quit a union that he never even agreed to join. Mike wasn’t…

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