My, How Times Have Changed
This post is heavily lifted from here. There’s a site called The Smirking Chimp recommended by digby (who is, IMHO, totally cool). Check them both from […]
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Closing Arguments in the Prop 8 Federal Trial delivered today
“This trial clearly demonstrated Proposition 8’s denial of equal protection under the law,†said Chad Griffin, Board President of the American Foundation for Equal Rights. “No law may violate the U.S. Constitution. Our nation’s Founders established the courts to protect every American’s constitutional rights against discriminatory laws. This case is not about special rights for Kris, Sandy, Paul and Jeff. Rather, it’s about ensuring they simply have the same rights as every American.â€
Rep. John Campbell subject of ethics probe
HT to OC Weekly, but The Hill newspaper is reporting that OC Congressman John Campbell is the subject of a House ethics probe that focuses on […]
Planning Commission Approves OBP Changes
Sad that the city would just cast aside the will of the voters to allow tax payer dollars to be used to bail out Mike Harrah.
John Moorlach – The very definition of HUBRIS
At yesterday’s Orange County budget hearings 2nd District Supervisor John Moorlach just couldn’t seem to get away from his blaming of public employee pensions, particularly the 3% at 50 pension benefit for public safety members, for the budget woes of the county. While this is the same old tune from Mr. Chicken Little, the fact that he has no problem making facts up as he goes along trying to demonstrate his point is the very definition of hubris.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez statement on release of the 10th Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
“Each year, approximately 800,000 individuals are trafficked across U.S. and international borders. These victims, most of whom are women, are routinely sold into domestic servitude, exploited for commercial sex, or forced into labor at factories and sweatshops. These abuses are a serious violation of fundamental human rights and must be stopped.â€
Note from Assemblyman Solorio on the State Budget
Assemblyman Solorio touts Assembly Budget proposal for its emphasis on jobs and protecting school funding. “The only way to get our economy to truly recover is to immediately address the jobs issue,” said Assemblyman Solorio. “The California Jobs Budget protects and creates jobs, while repaying our obligations to schools and local governments.”
Meg Whitman Bullied eBay Employee, Paid Big Settlement
Three years ago, eBay CEO Meg Whitman allegedly engaged in physical violence in the workplace, per a New York Times report yesterday. As a result, […]
County Budget Hearings and Shawn Nelson
“CEO staff briefed Mr. Nelson and a member of his staff on the budget late last week and offered to be available for any follow-up questions they might have,” County Spokesman Howard Sutter said. “He has also been provided with the same budget books and summaries as received by the offices of the four current Board members.”