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The Libertarian: “Birthright Citizenship And Immigration”

interview with Richard A. Epsteinvia The Libertarian
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Does the Constitution require citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants?

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A Housing Conundrum (Page 14)

by Carson Brunovia California Real Estate
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Why now is the time to tackle the affordability crisis.

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To Be Competitive, The California GOP Must Change Hearts And Minds

by Carson Brunovia Fox and Hounds Daily (CA)
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

In 2014, the California Republican Party – for the first time since November 2006 – had a successful election night.

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It’s Time For California To Reconsider Term Limits

by Bill Whalenvia Sacramento Bee
Thursday, August 13, 2015

This November marks a quarter of a century since voters approved Proposition 140, ushering California into a brave new world of term limits for state lawmakers – a world reshaped by 2012’s Proposition 28, which offered the stick of reducing legislators’ stay in Sacramento from 14 years to 12, with the carrot that they could spend the entire time in one chamber.

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Conservative Politicians Are Not Museum Curators

quoting Peter Berkowitzvia The Washington Post
Monday, July 27, 2015

In a thoughtful consideration of the state of the conservative movement, Peter Berkowitz writes of fellow conservatives: “They should distinguish among what they can alter, what they must accept and what they should embrace.

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The Eureka Podcast: “Tax Reform in California”

interview with Carson Bruno, Bill Whalenvia Eureka
Monday, July 20, 2015

How a volatile, progressive tax regime is impairing California’s economy.

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Bill Whalen: Five Ways Maine Is Better Than California

by Bill Whalenvia Sacramento Bee
Thursday, July 16, 2015

After a few days’ stay on the other coast, one thing is clear: As Maine goes, so too should California.

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Can Anyone Draw Unbiased Districts In Florida?

mentioning Jonathan Roddenvia The New York Times
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Is it even possible to draw congressional districts in Florida that do not favor Republicans?

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Greek Voters And Chinese Hairdressers

quoting John H. Cochranevia Bloomberg View
Monday, July 6, 2015

Welp. Here's a good Bloomberg TV interview with Yanis Varoufakis from last week in which he characterized a "no" vote in yesterday's referendum not as a vote against the euro, or even really against austerity, but against can-kicking.

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Cities Can't Ban Business 'Sign Walkers,' Court Rules

quoting Clint Bolickvia Arizona Daily Star
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Local governments have no right to ban “sign walkers” who stand on street corners with banners directing passers-by to nearby businesses, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

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