http://www.californialist.org Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:35:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Another primary has past and as we anticipate the coming elections in November, we can take a moment to put aside the partisan attacks to revel in the moment that is democracy. Whether you voted by mailing in your ballot or actually stood inside the ballot box yesterday, your ... http://www.californialist.org/2010/06/10/2010-primary-election-results/ After two years of campaigning, the 2010 primary election is less than one month away. At this stage in the candidate's campaign, the ads start running, mail is sent, phone calls are made, and candidates walk their precincts to meet their constituents. As the primary election has unfolded this season, I ... http://www.californialist.org/2010/05/19/passion-persuasion-principle/ "We are like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants, so that we can see more than they, and things at a greater distance, not by virtue of any sharpness of sight on our part, or any physical distinction, but because we are carried high and raised up by their giant ... http://www.californialist.org/2010/03/29/on-the-shoulders-of-giants/ As the election season intensifies, so do the political machinations. Sometimes politics can be so deceiving and malicious that we get angry and lose sight of how important it is to elect individuals who will govern. This year is especially important. California has serious budget difficulties. While traveling this past week, ... http://www.californialist.org/2010/02/26/politics-of-2010/ As the end of the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close, I find myself anxious to leave behind an era that has been dubbed "The Big Zero." From health care to reproductive rights to equal pay, women's rights were under assault. We see the writing on ... http://www.californialist.org/2010/01/06/run-in-feet-dream-in-miles/ Our household back to school schedule began this week with my daughter Annie heading off to her first day as a junior in high school.  This year my mood borders on a more somber note as I contemplate what her future holds.  What kind of California will she inherit? Bettina with Annie at Judy ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/09/04/the-relevance-of-irrelevance/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-2010-candidate-reception-2/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-2010-candidate-reception/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-7/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-6/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-5/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-4/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-3/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception-2/ http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/sacramento-june-candidate-reception/ Together with family, friends and staff, we watched Dr. Judy Chu being sworn in as the Congressional representative for California District 32. Congratulations to Representative Judy Chu! And congratulations California – we are fortunate to have such an experienced, dedicated elected official representing our state in Congress, especially during these ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/17/congratulations-congresswoman-judy-chu/ Debra Bowen Re-Election Candidate Secretary of State State Executive Branch Debra Bowen currently serves as California’s 30th Secretary of State and is running for re-election. A pioneer in open government reform, election integrity, and personal privacy rights, Debra Bowen became only the sixth woman in California history elected to a statewide constitutional office when ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/08/debra-bowen/ Kamala Harris Candidate for Attorney General State Executive Branch Kamala D. Harris, candidate for Attorney General (State Executive Branch), is the District Attorney of San Francisco. A veteran prosecutor, Kamala has dedicated her outstanding legal talents to prosecuting violent crime, combating the sexual exploitation of children and working creatively to improve the quality ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/08/kamala-harris/ Noreen Evans Candidate for Senate District 2 (Napa, Sonoma) Assemblywoman Noreen Evans is a candidate for Senate in District 2, currently held by Senator Pat Wiggins, servicing the counties of Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma. Assemblywoman Evans currently represents the 7th State Assembly District, which includes all of Napa County and ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/08/noreen-evans/ Anna Caballero Candidate for Senate District 12 (Merced, Salinas) Assemblymember Anna Caballero is running for Senate District 12 and is currently serving in the assembly representing District 28. Assemblymember Caballero was elected to serve the 28th Assembly District in November of 2006 and is a strong advocate for public safety, affordable housing, quality ... http://www.californialist.org/2009/07/08/anna-caballero/