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Continue reading →: The Anti-Anti-Vaxxer LegislationIt’s inconceivable to me that we are in this mess. Childhood vaccines in the United States have been proven, over the course of decades, to be a safe and effective method for eradicating certain diseases. Some of these diseases – polio, smallpox, whooping cough – are truly horrible illnesses that you…
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Continue reading →: Big Ol’ Voter Guide for San Francisco – November 2014Hi friends – Yes, it’s a long ballot. But as I’ve mentioned before, you’ve already voted for a lot of these same people once this year (Because of California’s top two system, look it up). Also, many of the local candidates are unopposed or virtually unopposed. Blah. There is some…
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Continue reading →: Big Ol’ Voter Guide for California – November 2014
This ballot is a long one, but I have great news. You’ve already voted for a lot of these same people once this year (WHAA? Yes). Let’s review, shall we? California has adopted the “top two” open primary system of electing our state officers and legislators, which means that: (1)…
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Continue reading →: The Quick and Dirty – November 2014 Elections of California and San Francisco
I’m still writing my Big Ol’ Voter Guide for the November 2014 election (it’s a long one!), with detailed explanations of each of my recommendations. But in the meantime, here are the candidates and positions I’m supporting, in the order they appear on the ballot. More soon. California Statewide Offices Jerry…
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Continue reading →: Big Ol’ Voter Guide – June 2014
The June ballot looks really long, but don’t be fooled, San Francisco. This is an easy one. Out of the four ballot measures in question, only one of them is controversial. And in the candidate races, many of them are incumbents who are virtually unopposed. Why? Because they are all…
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Continue reading →: Big Ol’ Voter Guide – November 2013
Remember how crazy the last few elections were? The wacky District 5 Supervisor race and the bitter Mayor’s race? And so many propositions! On last year’s ballot, San Franciscans were asked to make 41 separate decisions. It was a loooong ballot filled with angst and bitterness. THIS election, by contrast,…
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Continue reading →: Congratulations to the Class of 2013
I was proud and honored to be asked to give the commencement address at my high school, the Vivian Webb School in Southern California. I was introduced by Student Body President Chloe Soltis, who told the audience of about 500 people about my academic, political and professional successes. I chose to…
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Continue reading →: Big Ol Voter Guide – November 2012Election Day is mere days away! I know. It’s hard to believe, because the presidential election has been going on for years. Years! We Californians might be sick of the election already, but just think of how miserable it must be to live in a swing state right now. In…
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I’m an attorney, a mom, and a political nerd. Since 2009 I’ve been researching California’s ballot measures so you don’t have to. My opinions are my own, and I don’t take money from campaigns. More about me →
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