Is it just me or did all involved overplay the halloween theme this year in political/policy circles? Every year there's at least one or two press hits at Halloween about what's "really scary." But this week I felt like it was a constant barrage of … [Read more...] about Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
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C.N.A. vs. Nunez
If it wasn't clear before, the gloves are officially off in the relationship between California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez (D-Los Angeles) and the California Nurses Association. Today's Sacramento Bee has CNA openly calling for Nunez (sorry, I … [Read more...] about C.N.A. vs. Nunez
Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty
(:)(:)(:)(: for Evan Almighty directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Steve Carell playing in theaters now. I loved this movie, yet I give it only 3 1/2 snouts out of a possible five. Why? Because I can tell that not everyone is the target demographic: … [Read more...] about Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty
Mark Leno Ends the Suspense on Clean Money
Having written before how the Assembly Appropriations Committee was keeping me in suspense, I am remiss in not stating precisely that Assemblymember Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, ended the suspense last … [Read more...] about Mark Leno Ends the Suspense on Clean Money
More on Edwards
In the self-referential world of blogging, I feel the need to link above to the California Progress Report, which has put my post here from yesterday up as their post for today--so this week I'm one day ahead of the best blog on California politics … [Read more...] about More on Edwards
Three Snouts Up for Syriana on DVD
(:)(:)(:) out of a possible five snouts up for Syriana, executive produced by George Clooney. I was disappointed in this movie.I expected a sort of freshness and honesty or something shocking or a sort of critical quality that was beyond what I had … [Read more...] about Three Snouts Up for Syriana on DVD
Jack Abramoff on Prop 89
I got this email from "Jack Abramoff" today. He's very concerned about Prop 89. Sara Dear Reform-Minded Voter, If Prop 89 becomes law, lobbyists like me will not have the power we … [Read more...] about Jack Abramoff on Prop 89
Bill Magavern’s California & Sacramento ballot recommendations
Once again, it's time for my husband Bill Magavern's ballot recommendations for California and Sacramento. Bill's been sending these out for several years now and has, without trying, created a large demand for them. I frequently get begging, … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s California & Sacramento ballot recommendations
Weintraub–right and wrong
I'm grateful to have my last post be referenced by Dan Weintraub in his Insider blog today, although it makes me nervous if it means that he agrees with my reasoning--Dan and I don't usually agree.In particular, I thought he missed the boat in a … [Read more...] about Weintraub–right and wrong
Pray for George
This a reprinting of my quarterly column--Eye on the Pie which appears in Rudolf's Diner. Please pass it on and Pray for George. I am beginning to believe that we need to start a national movement called “Pray for George” in which we concertedly … [Read more...] about Pray for George
BILL MAGAVERN’S BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS, NOVEMBER 2005
Here are my husband's famous ballot recommendations for how to vote in the special election in California, Tuesday, November 8th--it's pretty easy this time. Please forward them to anyone who think might need them:From Bill:Yes, the very existence of … [Read more...] about BILL MAGAVERN’S BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS, NOVEMBER 2005
Hollywood films Reflect Political Tensions
(:)(:) for the new Star Wars film; (:)(:)(:)(: for Cinderella Man.I have always been fascinated by the extent to which no matter what era a movie is set in, its dialogue, vision and look reflect the times in which it is made as much or more as the … [Read more...] about Hollywood films Reflect Political Tensions