I have always liked California Assemblymember Tom Umberg from Orange County. When he was in the Assembly the first time, before term limits and the "new Orange County," it was what we insiders like to call a tough seat. A Democrat had a genuinely … [Read more...] about Will Tom Umberg Stay True to his Conscience?
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Unions vs. Corporations
It's a worthwhile observation that the commentors make on the last post about the difference between shareholders and union members--shareholders having considerably more choice in what company they invest in than which union they join. That point … [Read more...] about Unions vs. Corporations
Sauce for the Corporation
The most annoying aspirant to the California ballot this year is a proposition to restrict public employee unions from spending political money without getting written permission from each member of the union before spending their dues.Today in From … [Read more...] about Sauce for the Corporation
Change snuck up on snicholsLately snichols has realized that she's genuinely changed since she quit her more gainful employment some two and half years ago. She moves slower; she's less excitable; she likes to be alone more.Prior to "retirement," … [Read more...] about
Weintraub v. Courtsnichols doesn't like it when one of her adherents attacks another. Perhaps that's why she hasn't blogged lately.Here's what happened:snichols-adherent #1 (Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Weintraub--whom snichols thinks can rightly … [Read more...] about
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Rules for Radicals After years of meaning to, snichols finally finished reading the bible of grassroots organizing, Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals. By checking it out from the public library, she has no doubt now placed herself … [Read more...] about
On politics It may have come to snichols' readers attention the degree to which she has not been blogging about politics since a certain election in early November of aught four. It's as if some sort of political depression descended over, and she … [Read more...] about
Another reader (who is remaining nameless, only because it's 11:41pm and I forgot to ask his permission) doesn’t blame the “whole defeat” on gay marriage, but notes: that homophobia was used as a tactic in this election to a degree we have never … [Read more...] about
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Sinclair Retreats on Kerry Film [PARA]By Elizabeth Jensen [PARA] The broadcaster plans a special with portions of 'Stolen Honor' after an outcry and stock losses. Also - from today's Recorder - Lerach Lashes Out at … [Read more...] about
Hey, whatever happened to that liberal talk radio network?
Checking in with Air America. 6 months ago Air America started out with approximately 6 radio affiliates. Now the Air America network has 33 stations nationwide including in Sacramento, San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Santa Barbara and San … [Read more...] about Hey, whatever happened to that liberal talk radio network?
From Bill Maher : And finally, New Rule: You can't run on a mistake. Franklin Roosevelt didn't run for re-election claiming Pearl Harbor was his finest hour. Abe Lincoln was a great president, but the high point of his second term wasn't theater … [Read more...] about
Back from Paradise So, yes, I've been on vacation for nearly a week. Out of cell phone and email range for the most part in Yosemite--truly awesome, in more of a 19th than 20th century way. I spent more time contemplating subjects such as the … [Read more...] about