jerry brown

Obama’s chance to expose conservatism

After Californians experienced awful budget cuts last year, they demanded higher taxes. Obama should take heed

David Sirota Monday, Mar 4, 2013 5:39 PM UTC 78
Politics jerry brown, Barack Obama

The law banned therapists from using "sexual orientation change efforts" on minors

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, Dec 4, 2012 10:18 PM UTC
Politics Gay conversion therapy

Stockton, California is just the latest to file for bankruptcy. Why can't local governments catch a break?

Shanna Pearson, Pacific Standard Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 6:30 PM UTC 15
Business Stockton, Proposition 13

The Golden State's stark message: America's changing demographics will give Democrats total control of Congress

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 8:18 PM UTC 43
News Proposition 13, jerry brown

A nonprofit has poured $11 million into two California ballot initiatives [UPDATED]

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Nov 5, 2012 1:54 PM UTC 14
Elections jerry brown, 2012 Elections

Jim Lehrer's soft touch approach last week stirs memories of a 20-year-old experiment: the moderator-less debate

Steve Kornacki Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 4:54 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Bill Clinton

How much government is too little? The Golden State -- and the nation -- may soon find out

Andrew Gumbel Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 1:40 PM UTC
Politics California, Education, schools

California has become the first state to ban a form of psychotherapy that tries to make gay teens straight

Associated Press Monday, Oct 1, 2012 11:35 AM UTC
News LGBT, California, Gay Rights