I am a "Decline to State" voter who likes to vote on the Democratic ballot so as to influence the Democratic primary outcomes, so that's what I will be doing this time. Here are my picks for voting:Lieutenant Governor:I plan to vote for Gavin … [Continue reading] about My Recommendations for Candidates–Statewide
Bill Magavern’s Personal Ballot Prop Rx
Prop 13 – YES Would remove an obstacle to seismic retrofits by exempting them from property tax reassessment. Of course, what we really need is wholesale reform of the bad old Prop 13 that has distorted property tax assessments, but that will have … [Continue reading] about Bill Magavern’s Personal Ballot Prop Rx
Yes on Prop 15!
I can't imagine what has taken me so long to write this endorsement. I have been supporting and highly involved (until now) in pursuing public financing of elections in California for years. This is a no brainer. This initiative creates full … [Continue reading] about Yes on Prop 15!
The Gnostic Christians
Well, you know I'm in ministerial school, so sometimes all I have in my head is what I'm reading. I'm taking a great course on the Gnostic Christians--fascinating. For those who don't know, the Gnostic Christians were an early Christian sect who … [Continue reading] about The Gnostic Christians
Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
The race for insurance commissioner may not capture your attention the way it does mine. Having worked as a consumer advocate on health care and other insurance issues, I pay attention to it. The position was created as an elected position by … [Continue reading] about Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
This is the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide. I agree with their recommendations on the propositions. I will put something out soon with my recommendations on candidates--SaraElla Baker Center June 2010 Voter GuideEvery time … [Continue reading] about Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis
Just returned from a weekend in Yosemite with my husband (celebrating 20 years of marriage thank you very much!) so I'm tired and will keep this brief but lately I've just been noticing how many ways you can save money if you have it, but not if you … [Continue reading] about The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis
Kagan and the Supremes
So it's Kagan. All in all, I'm pleased and optimistic. When I speculated on an appointment, I said that we needed someone who could surprise us; someone who hadn't already locked in her positions. That someone could be Kagan. Since she's never … [Continue reading] about Kagan and the Supremes
Our “coalition” government
In explaining to our children the new "coalition government" formed in the United Kingdom by the Conservative Party with the Liberal Democrats I found myself realizing that the Democratic Party in leadership has long been a coalition government. … [Continue reading] about Our “coalition” government
Roger Dickinson for Assembly
Six years ago I worked hard for Dave Jones against Roger Dickinson in the Democratic primary to fill Sacramento's assembly district. I argued that Dave was a real progressive and that despite Dickinson's length of public service, Dave would be the … [Continue reading] about Roger Dickinson for Assembly
The Help revisited
Just a note to say that at least one of my readers (who shall remain anonymous for now) found The Help "dangerously paternalistic and verging on stereotyping." I have to say, I can see why she thought that. I can see the paternalism. It is … [Continue reading] about The Help revisited
4 Snouts Up for The Help by Kathryn Stockett
(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Not every 'New York Times Bestseller' is worth a read, but this one is. The book, set in Jackson, Mississippi in the mid-1960's (at the time of Medgar Evers' murder) is a fictional account of life in … [Continue reading] about 4 Snouts Up for The Help by Kathryn Stockett