(:)(:)(:)(:) out of a possible five snouts up for the travelling production of Lacandona or When the Stars Fall which I saw at Cal State Sacramento billed as children's theater. For the most part, this amazing performance art of dance, song and … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for When the Stars Fall
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The Governor’s got Weintraub all to himself
In yesterday's Sacramento Bee, Dan Weintraub got it right when he wrote "the Governor's got the political center all to himself." The piece pointed out important truths often forgotten in the California legislature, namely that while registered … [Read more...] about The Governor’s got Weintraub all to himself
White elephant gift, people unclear on the concept?
The other day I was in the store Mixed Bag on K street in Sacramento (where everything they sell is small--it's ingenious. You pick this $5 item, this $6 item, next thing you know you're up at the cash register dropping $150 bucks and you can't … [Read more...] about White elephant gift, people unclear on the concept?
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
People Love Stop the Pounding Ad
Yesterday, the Prop 89 campaign went statewide with a new television ad and today the remarkable ad is the number one rated news video on YouTube. “Stop the Pounding” is the brainchild of Bill Hillsman, who engineered Jesse Ventura’s victory, as well … [Read more...] about People Love Stop the Pounding Ad
The gay problem in the GOP
In the depths of a campaign haze, I emerge briefly from retirement to post this, my friend David Link's beautifully written and thoughtful piece in the Boston Globe on the Foley scandal's insight into the GOP "gay problem."By David Link | October … [Read more...] about The gay problem in the GOP
Why I voted for Steve Westly Today
I have never been as undecided in a primary election before as I was filling out the ovals today to elect who would be the Democrat to challenge Arnold Schwarzenegger for Governor of California. I stood for a full 10 minutes in the booth reviewing … [Read more...] about Why I voted for Steve Westly Today
Will the Senate Dems Do the Right Thing?
In a year with the public clamoring for reform in Washington and Sacramento, the California Legislature seems poised to kill AB 583, the California Clean Money and Clean Elections bill by Assemblymember Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) tomorrow in the … [Read more...] about Will the Senate Dems Do the Right Thing?
Medicare hell
First blog in over a month. I am consumed with getting my business off the ground and passing the public financing of elections bill through the California legislature and can't seem to fit the daily blog into my busy routine.Howsomever.I need to … [Read more...] about Medicare hell
Air America & Mark Maron
Air America has grown in the year and a half it's been on from airing on 15 stations to some 84 stations across the country. Its shows are beating right-wing talk shows in many many markets.Here in Sacramento, Air America started out on Talk City … [Read more...] about Air America & Mark Maron
Food For Thought
I am simultaneously encouraged and worried by this blog posting by Dan Weintraub lastMonday on Clean Money. Dan makes the point that Democrats receive more corporatemoney than Republicans and later says that the left supports public financing of … [Read more...] about Food For Thought