COVID Revealed America To Be a Nation of Rulers, Not of Laws
Life is returning to "normal" after two years, but that normal includes even fewer limits on executive powers.
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Remy: It's Magic (Mask Hypocrisy Parody)
Some lawmakers should try double-masking their hypocrisy.
Clueless Newsom Shocked at California's 'Third World' Conditions
The governor needs to leave his fancy Sacramento-area compound more often to see what's going on throughout the state.
Gavin Newsom Calls for California To Provide Universal Health Care
The plan will rely on giant tax hikes on businesses and Californians.
California Is Stuck With Newsom's Nanny State Pandemic Policies
The pandemic has served as a nice reminder of the merits of federalism, where states are the laboratories of democracy that can try regulatory approaches that conform to local attitudes and conditions.
Taking a Page From the Texas Abortion Ban, California's Governor Threatens To Attack Gun Rights With Private Lawsuits
Gavin Newsom is exploring legislation to authorize private civil actions against people who sell "assault weapons" or gun kits.
Los Angeles Prepares to Kick 44,000 Unvaxxed Kids Out of School Buildings
California is leading the country in student vaccine mandates that will disproportionately harm the education of poor and minority students.
Gavin Newsom Has Been Absent as California Port Crisis Drives America's Supply Chain Problems
Perhaps Newsom doesn't want to do anything because the real solutions will anger his union and environmental allies.
Why I Left California for Florida
The Golden State is terribly run, but that's not the main reason from my move. Most of life isn't about politics, thankfully.
To Save Bars and Restaurants, California Extends Relaxed Booze Rules
Newsom makes the smart move by preserving liberalized alcohol policies.
In Gavin Newsom's California, COVID-19 Rules Are for Those Without Political Power
Newsom's opposition to a judge's order requiring vaccinations for prison staffers lays bare the hypocrisy of the governor.
Victims of Rights-Violating California Cops May Finally Get Justice in Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 2 into law, despite some objections from police unions.
California Business Owners Sue Gov. Newsom Over the Lockdowns
How far do "emergency powers" really extend?
Republicans Got What They Deserved in California Recall
Doubling down on stridently conservative messaging in a state where conservatives are a dwindling and fleeing minority doesn't seem like a winning strategy.
Why We Can't Get Anywhere on Immigration
Turns out, building good systems is necessary to get good outcomes.
The California Recall Shows It's Fine to Not Vote For Candidates You Don't Support
Millions rejected choosing any alternative to Gov. Newsom. Did they “throw their vote away?” Of course not.
Gov. Newsom Poised To Hold Off Recall Effort
As of 8:45 p.m., two-thirds of California voters favor letting him complete his first term.
Today's Recall Election Shows California's One-Party Rule May Stick Around
Californians vote today on whether to keep lockdowner in chief Gavin Newsom.
California Democrats Want To Make It Harder for Voters To Challenge Their Power
Political class rallies behind making the infrequently used recall mechanism more difficult to deploy
California's Recall Is a Revolt Against Gov. Gavin Newsom's Progressive Agenda
Leading candidates Larry Elder, Kevin Faulconer, and Kevin Kiley cite homelessness, crime, housing costs, and energy shortages as evidence that one-party rule is failing the Golden State.
Crises Bring Out the Toddler in Power-Hungry Politicians
Thwarted politicians rant, pout, and are outraged by anybody who pushes back.
California Recall Opponents Warn We Might All Die if Newsom Gets Ousted
No, really, the difference between Newsom's and Larry Elder’s positions on COVID mandates are being presented as “a matter of life and death.”
Some Progressives Are Now Claiming California's Recall Election Is 'Undemocratic'
But they don't really think that the recall process is illegitimate or unconstitutional. They simply don't like that it's being used against one of their own.
State Governments Didn't Need Coronavirus Bailouts. They Got Billions of Dollars Anyway.
As it turns out, state and local tax revenues hardly collapsed.
Gavin Newsom Takes Aim at Larry Elder as California Recall Builds Up Steam
Can Democrats stop acting as if all the governor's critics are Trump-loving insurrectionists?
Something Important Is Missing From Elizabeth Warren's Anti-Recall Ad in California
Voters who support Gov. Gavin Newsom can still select a successor. That’s left out of a campaign commercial airing during the Olympics.
New Poll Shows California Voters Split on Gov. Gavin Newsom Recall
Undecided folks seem to be turning against the governor.
Californians Get 42 Choices To Potentially Replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
The list of candidates is released, but radio host Larry Elder is suing over his exclusion. (Updated: a judge ruled in Elder's favor.)
California Democrats Look To End Recall Sideshow With Earlier Vote
Lawmakers cut out some red tape, but only when it serves the party.
Chef Andrew Gruel Survived COVID-19 and Gavin Newsom
What's it like to run a restaurant in California during the pandemic?
Unions Working Hard To Defeat Newsom Recall Effort
Newsom's subservience to the unions is the best reason to recall him.
Former Biden Senior COVID Adviser Admonishes Americans for Their Lack of 'Sacrifice' During the Pandemic
Plus: California reopens, the DOJ will tighten its rules on seizing lawmakers' records, and more...
The Pandemic Is a Case for Policy Humility
Politicians and policymakers know less than they think they do, in part because they have less power over our lives than they assume.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Clings to COVID-19 Emergency Powers
The state is scheduled to ease its lockdowns on June 15. But Newsom still wants the power to control the terms.
Is California Over?
Why the Golden State is losing people, business, and a congressional seat
California Dems May Put All Their Eggs in the Newsom Basket
Party leaders don’t want a replacement on the recall ballot.
Are Gavin Newsom's $600 Checks a Redistributive Vote-Buying Scheme or Welcome Return of Stolen Goods?
California's embattled governor wants to spend $8 billion of the state's surprise budget surplus on individual payments to state residents.
It's Too Bad We Can't Fire More Governors
Citizens should be able to punish elected officials who have done an extraordinarily bad job rather than be forced to count on elected legislators to do the heavy lifting.
Gavin Newsom's Idiotic Case Against the Recall: It Costs Too Much!
California Democrats and journalists are suddenly concerned about expensive government.
Teachers Unions Use Political Clout To Keep Classrooms Closed
The public school system is a travesty that does not—and cannot—put students first.
California's Recall Circus Has an Actual Bear
It’s going to be a long summer in the Golden State.
Libertarian Jeff Hewitt Jumps Into California Governor Recall Race
The Riverside County supervisor wants to improve access to school choice and make it easier to build more housing.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Face Recall Vote
Secretary of State’s office verifies his opponents have gathered enough valid signatures.
Caitlyn Jenner Is Pitching Herself as the Anti-Lockdown Savior California Needs
The former Olympian, reality TV star, and conservative Republican will challenge incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom in an impending recall election.
COVID-19 Is Leading State Lawmakers To Finally Restrain Governors' Emergency Powers
Even during a pandemic, major changes to laws and policies should be funneled through state assemblies.
Prohibited Prayer and the Limits of Public Health Authority
The Supreme Court reaffirms that COVID-19 regulations must comply with the First Amendment.
Supreme Court Blocks California's COVID-19 Restrictions on Private Prayer Groups
The majority reminds the 9th Circuit that the First Amendment puts limits on COVID-19 policies.
