The Question

Should California overhaul its tax system?

Yes, revenues are too volatile
Not if the goal is to end taxes on business
Yes, current high taxes discourage job creation
Not if poor people will pay more

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Capitol Chaos

"Ghost voting" is just one of the many issues plaguing the Assembly.

Troubled State Of CA

It's long past time we took responsib - ility for our finances.

Theme Of The Season

Electorate seems to be serious about its hunger for change.


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'Race to the Top' - we expected better

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The case for keeping Sharp Park

Until recently, most San Franciscans didn't know the city's Recreation and Park Department owns 400 acres of magnificent open space in...

Chasing fire in search of beauty

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Chasing fire in search of beauty

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Afghan war could cost Obama key supporters

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Getting out of the quagmire that is Afghanistan

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Young people clueless about Afghanistan

Newsweek ran a cover story in February that called Afghanistan "Obama's Vietnam." Those Baby Boomers just can't help themselves: They...

'There'll be no revolution anytime soon'

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