Proposition 2 Aftermath: Yes-On-2 Was Just As Deceptive As Yes-On-8

[in our ongoing series about the Prop. 2 aftermath, guest blogger Heather Crist takes issue with the Yes-On-Prop. 2 campaign's tactics] I keep hearing people say that California voters care more about chickens that they do about gays and lesbians. The Prop 8 issue is far more complicated than that, but it’s clear that California [...]

Prop 8 Q&A: Where do 2010 California Governor Candidates Stand on Prop 8?

Everyone wants to know where declared and likely 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates stand on Prop 8 (isn’t it weird that “Gubernatorial” means “Governor” in the context of an election? Why??).  Ready?

Prop 2 Aftermath: Quit Worrying. California Egg Industry Was Dead Before Prop 2

[Guest Blogger and Giant Sturgeon Wrestler, Col. Erik R. Sanderz Poulet IV disagrees with our hand wringing over the fate of California Chicken farmers in the aftermath of Prop. 2] One thing that hasn’t been a part of the Prop 2 discussion, is that California’s Egg Industry is already dying, and has been doing so [...]

Prop 8: Elton John is Wrong – An Explanation as to Why “Civil Unions For All Couples” Won’t Work.

The idea of “civil unions for all” is a nice idea, but under current California and federal law it is completely unworkable. We explain why.

Prop 2 Aftermath: People Voted Yes, But Will Still Buy Cheaper Out-of-State Eggs. San Diego 6 News

As we predicted, people voted “Yes” on 2, but will still buy the cheapest eggs from out of state from hens kept in the same conditions Prop 2 just outlawed,

Prop 2 Aftermath – Farmers Say They Weren’t Kidding About Prop 2 Ruining Their Lives

For all of the city slickers that didn’t buy the No-On-2 campaign’s threats about farmers going out of business, the proverbial egg may be on their faces.

Humboldt County’s Measure T Declared “Null and Void” – A Lesson in Basic Campaign Finance Law

So in the Prop 8 aftermath, there’s been a lot of anger directed at “out of state” money that flowed in to the Prop. 8 campaign.  We here at Johnny California received many a question about why people and organizations from out of state are allowed to seemingly dominate the ballot proposition process. The answer [...]

A Final 2008 Election Thought: A Note From a First Time Poll Worker

I am an election clerk. I am recently retired and now have the time for civic participation. However, I had simply no idea how deeply I would be affected by this work. I am exhausted, exhilarated, tearful, and overwhelmed by a sense of gratitude for living in this country at this time.

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