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End the Tyranny of the Minority in California: Sign the California Democracy Act petition
Last week, at a meeting of the Santa Rosa Democratic Club attended by over 400 people, noted linguist and political consultant George Lakoff (professor of cognitive science and linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley) addressed the need for a ballot initiative that he and his allies have introduced, the California Democracy Act. In this week's "Progressive Majority Coalition" Ben Boyce discusses why the California Democracy Act needs to pass.
Ask Jo Anne
I hear that the City is going to be turning off all the street lights in Santa Rosa. I don’t want that to happen in my neighborhood. What can I do about it?
The Exit Exam, The School Board, and District Elections
There seems to be a divide over education. Some consider denying students the opportunity to walk during graduation an "encouragement." Others want to recognize students who successfully complete high school but happen not to pass the exit exam. It raises questions about the role of school graduations. But does the School Board's make-up affect its ability to address this divide?
Don’t Call It a “Defense” Budget
The Federal Government's budget numbers make one thing clear: the Obama administration is marching up a steep military escalator under the banner of “defense.” But is it really a "defense" budget when we destroy our country in the name of defending it?
Is The Press Democrat Attempting to Manipulate Local Elections?
An analysis of the Press Democrat's and its affiliates' recent commentaries about Petaluma's proposed Target project reveals a pattern raising troubling questions. Has the region's largest news institution been guilty of an ideological bias? Has it been ignoring the public's well-being in order to manipulate upcoming elections?
The Political State of the City – Our Local Tea Party?
Is the Press Democrat supporting a partisan agenda misleadingly representing Santa Rosa's environmental, business, and labor records? Is the Press Democrat emboldening efforts to undermine the city's attempts to address its budget crisis? These are important topics for February 3rd's community forum in Santa Rosa's City Council Chambers.
