Melissa Fox Gears Up for 2010 Assembly Race
This blog loves Melissa Fox. She’s smart. She’s capable. And she’s one of the best Democratic candidates for the Assembly seat now held by State […]
Ardy Kassakhian
2009, Bye-bye
From the good folks at JibJab, a recap of 2009. To some we reluctantly say farewell; To others we say good riddance. You’ve seen the […]
Yes Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
My baby is a confident 10 year old girl who loves Christmas. Last season, around New Year’s, we had a honest discussion about the season and, […]
Chuck DeVore Thinks “We Consume Too Much Health Care.”
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, who hopes to replace Barbara Boxer as California’s junior Senator, was interviewed on Fox News channel today and was asked about his perspective on the Health Care legislation before the Senate. DeVore claims that part of the problem of the costs of our health care system is that because many of us have insurance, we don’t ask about the cost of ourt health care. He thinks that the problem is that doctors are forced to perform too many tests to stave off potential lawsuits.
An Example to Local Electeds
Hearing how few electeds show up made me think, all too often we see local Councilmembers or School Boardmembers who lose sight of just what they were elected to do. They start to think certain events are beneath them, or others are meant for them to go and take a quick photo and leave. To those who have developed that mindset, I would like to turn your attention to an example to follow when it comes to being a local elected.
What Progressives Should Know About John A. Perez
The openly gay Latino whom Democrats in California’s Assembly recently selected to be the next speaker is, in the parlance of elected office, a “freshman.” But John A. Perez has a depth of experience and adeptness for exercising power that belie his first-term status.
Race to the Test
Stop paying teachers and principals a salary. Instead, pay them on a per-standardized-test-point basis each day. At the end of the school day, simply give each student a standardized test. Then calculate what the teacher and principal will be paid that day based on the growth of the student, that is, on how much the student has improved over the previous day.
Sue Perez Drops Out
Hat Tip to Matt Cunningham at Red County for his report that Sue Perez has decided not to challenge State Senator Lou Correa. The story […]
Orange County and City of Costa Mesa Approve OC Fairgrounds Agreement
Santa Ana, CA — The Orange County Board of Supervisors and Costa Mesa City Council have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the proposed purchase, governance, and operation of the Orange County Fairgrounds.