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It’s Not a ‘Republican Recall,’ Mr. Hastings

July 28, 2021 12:09 pmJuly 28, 2021 2:25 pm

Consumers of broadcast television were treated to a barrage of ads over the past week lambasting the “Republican Recall.” Revealed at the close of these ads was the source of major funding for the ads, Netflix founder and billionaire Reed Hastings. Compared...

Public Safety Deceit: CA Releasing Felons From Prison While Violent Crime Spikes in State

May 1, 2021 9:00 amMay 4, 2021 4:34 pm

UPDATED BELOW: While California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be letting another 76,000 prisoners out of state prisons – on his own authority through Executive Order – violent crime is spiking in California’s cities. The headlines today tell the story: AP:...

Prop. 17 Allows Former Felons to Vote

November 5, 2020 6:20 amNovember 5, 2020 11:51 am

Approved by about 60% of California’s voters, Proposition 17 on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot restores the right to vote for former felons upon completion of their prison term. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature as ACA 6...