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More deep thoughts about the California split.
Archive for the ‘City of Angels’ Category
October 20th, 2010
Nancy Pelosi v. George W. Bush in the World Series? Maybe.
October 12th, 2010
Category: City of Angels, Liberalism, Prisons and penal policy, Public management, Unions and organizing, Watching Conservatives
Perhaps despite himself, David Brooks raises some good points about public sector sustainability in an otherwise-wretched column.
August 25th, 2010
Category: City of Angels, Constitutional politics, Energy and Environment, Law Notes, Unions and organizing, Watching Conservatives
An impressive group of labor, economic development, and environmental groups is pushing to give more control to states and localities. How many Republicans will support this effort to tame the federal government? Do I have to ask?
August 16th, 2010
Yesterday’s Los Angeles Times’ article on teacher effectiveness in Los Angeles classrooms was a real contribution to the city, not least of which it reveals the corruption of the district’s union leadership.
July 7th, 2010
What was Antonio Villaraigosa doing with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson today at the Los Angeles River? Nothing, really: only claiming credit for doing nothing.
July 5th, 2010
Once again, Los Angeles has missed a chance to pursue smart growth. And its self-styled Green Mayor is partially responsible.
June 25th, 2010
Los Angeles City Hall looks like it’s covered in greenwash.
