Jerry Brown Archives - Page 13 of 15

Abortion by Medication Services At California Universities Bill is a Vote Away From the Governor’s Desk

September 4, 2019 2:39 pmSeptember 5, 2019 7:01 am

“This bill would turn colleges into ‘abortion vendors.'” Senate Bill 24, which would offer “abortion by medical techniques” at student clinics on California State University and University of California campuses, has moved to a crucial vote in the state...

Ban on Smoking on State Beaches and in State Parks Up for Approval

September 3, 2019 5:31 pmSeptember 4, 2019 12:40 pm

‘Just as California banned smoking at indoor venues decades ago, it is time that visitors enjoying our state beaches and state parks be protected from the harm caused by smoking.’ Senate Bill 8, which would ban smoking in both...

Chronicle of a ‘Justice-Involved Person’

August 24, 2019 7:29 amAugust 25, 2019 9:48 am

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will now call “justice-involved person” someone previously known as a “convicted felon.” That term includes some in the high ranks of California government, national figures in the field of education. Attorney Bill Honig, State...

Who is Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer?

August 14, 2019 8:02 amAugust 14, 2019 9:27 am

Latecomer Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer is looking for California campaign staffers. And he’s so concerned about diversity, equity, and inclusion, he uses the acronym “(DEI)” in the advertisement. Billionaire climate change activist Tom Steyer made his fortune investing in...

In Gender ‘Neutral’ California, Why Mandate More Women on Corporate Boards?

August 10, 2019 9:28 amAugust 12, 2019 6:17 am

What both bills will likely cause is for male minorities to lose board seats to white women. In 2018, the California Legislature passed a bill to require large corporations with base operations in California to put more female directors...

When Janie Met Jerry

July 21, 2019 7:47 amJuly 21, 2019 9:09 am

As the California Globe noted, movie star Jane Fonda, 81, has given nearly $300,000 to Democrat federal candidates over the last 20 years. The recipients include Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and now $1,000 for presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar. The allegedly...

UFW Leadership Change Highlights Enduring Problems

April 24, 2019 12:48 pmApril 25, 2019 7:39 am

Last fall the United Farm Workers announced that its president, Arturo Rodriguez, would be stepping down after 25 years at the helm of the controversial union. Teresa Romero has since taken his place, accompanied by some glowing articles about her....