Selected Blog Posts

Forward thinking superintendent’s quiet sacrifice greeted with loud cheers
 150 150 Felicia Matlosz
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When Fresno County Schools Superintendent Larry Powell quietly decided to take a pay cut that saves government more than $800,000, he didn’t foresee that the idea would be greeted nationwide with accolades and applause.

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Californians put money-talk on hold until waste goes down and trust goes up
 150 150 Jim Mayer
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It is hard to talk about dysfunction in California government without talking about money. And it is hard everywhere these days to talk about taxes.

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Removing the blindfold: Why California needs transparency
 150 150 Nate Levine
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A recent dispute between Assembly members John Perez and Anthony Portantino highlights a problem that sits at the foundation of California’s broken government: a disturbing lack of transparency and accountability.

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New CA district maps released after grueling but transparent process
 150 150 Malka Kopell & Gina Baleria
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Today the California Citizens Redistricting Commission made history by releasing its final draft maps for the state’s Assembly, Senate, Board of Equalization and Congressional districts. The new maps come after months of commentary, research, and public hearings all over the state.

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Forward Thinker Yolie Flores steps outside the box to improve LA schools
 150 150 Tom Salyers
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California Forward has named Yolie Flores a Forward Thinker for her work to reform the dysfunctional LA school system by stepping outside of it to find solutions.

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Transparency the rule in redistricting process that puts voters first
 150 150 Zabrae Valentine
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California’s historic citizen redistricting process, which began with voter approval of Proposition 11 in 2008, is nearing its conclusion, after months of public interaction, extensive research, comprehensive study, and citizen input. Now, for the first time in the history of our state, we will have maps drawn in an open and transparent manner, with full input of Californians and without the gerrymandering that has led our state to the pinnacle of special interest influence and extreme partisanship.

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Forward Thinker Jon Nachison creates community to support veterans
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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California Forward has named Jon Nachison a Forward Thinker for his work to support and better the lives of U.S. veterans who have trouble finding stable footing when they return from the war zone.

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