President Biden Calls For Resignation Of LA Council Members Following Racist Audio Recording
During a press conference on Tuesday, President Joe Biden called for the resignation of Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez,…
Resign Now LA City Council Members, Forget Never
Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, and Kevin de(ish) Leon should follow the lead of Ron Herrera…
A Bill Can Be ‘Held’ by a Legislative Committee in Several Ways
In the California Legislature, a bill can be “held” in three distinct ways, which seems rather odd because it would…
Prop 29 Proponents Seemingly Have Little Interest in its Passing
We are well into October, and by now you are likely somewhere between frustrated and nauseated with all the political…
LA Labor President Ron Herrera Resigns Following Involvement In Racist Recording Scandal
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera resigned early on Tuesday following his involvement in the growing racist…
Why Are Conference Committees Rarely Used in the California Legislature?
In the past, the California Legislature used conference committees as a regular part of the legislative process. However, despite extensive…
What Are the Two Types of Author’s Amendments?
A bill author can amend his or her bill in two different instances. These are called “author’s amendments” and they…
Calls for Resignation Continues To Build For LA City Council Members Caught Making Racist Comments
Calls for the resignation of now-former City Council President Nury Martinez and fellow Council members Kevin de León and Gil…
When Will CA’s Elected Leaders Call for Resignations of LA Council Members over Racist Discussion?
Righteous indignation over the racist remarks and derisive statements made by three Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council…
This Time, Everything Really Is Racist…and Corrupt…and Head-Spinningly Awful
Racism, corruption, political scheming, and rank stupidity – just another day at Los Angeles City Hall. The by-now infamous recording…