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Family meals and challenging times spark civic engagement

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By: Armando Botello II

November 11, 2010

Talking about politics at the dinner table encourages an engaged citizenry according to findings of the 2010 California Civic Health Index (CHI), a new Congressionally-chartered study, by the National Conference on Citizenship, in collaboration with California Forward.

Election results complicate efforts for structural reform

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By: Loren Kaye

November 10, 2010

California voters demonstrated their famed misdirection on Nov. 2, stopping the Republican tsunami at the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, but also sending a strong message about the size and reach of government, and just how far they will trust politicians, once elected to office.

Confused voters need a crash course in democracy

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Elizabeth Sholes Elizabeth Sholes https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7cd101697d2bb2485e6a13fadce9b0ec?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 9, 2010 October 16, 2020

By: Elizabeth Sholes

November 9, 2010

The election is over, and what happened? No one has much of an answer, since voters appear to be deeply confused and conflicted about what government means in our lives, especially in California.

The bottom line – budgetarily speaking – on 3 propositions (that are now the law of the land)

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By: Fred Silva

November 8, 2010

Now that the slate mailers are in the recycling bin, how did this election affect the State’s precarious fiscal condition? Is the 2010-11 state budget still in balance? Is the problem bigger or smaller than it was on Monday, Nov. 1?

League of Women Voters of California hails voters’ confirmation of redistricting reform

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By: League of Women Voters

November 8, 2010

On Nov. 2, California voters decisively rejected Proposition 27 and the attempt to destroy the far-reaching redistricting reform passed by the voters in 2008.

Down the ticket: Non-gubernatorial constitutional officer election results

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By: Ash Roughani

November 4, 2010

An estimated 9.5 million Californians came out to vote in this week’s election, wading through two front-and-back pages of ballot choices, myriad local measures, and several tight races.

For California, Jerry Brown might just be in the right place at the right time

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By: Alex Raksin

November 4, 2010

It’s hard to argue with the decisive majority (54 to 41 percent) of Californians who chose Jerry Brown as their next governor Tuesday.

Speaking Up for California at VICA conference

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By: Gina Baleria

November 4, 2010

On Thursday, October 21, California Forward talked with attendees at the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) 2010 business conference in Woodland Hills, CA, as part of our Speak Up for California campaign.

This November, Latinos care about respect

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By: Clarissa Martínez De Castro

November 3, 2010

There is no doubt that Latino participation in elections has grown over the past 20 years. In fact, in 2008, Latinos played a significant part in deciding who would be the next president of the United States, ultimately becoming the largest demographic swing vote of that election.

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Family meals and challenging times spark civic engagement

Election results complicate efforts for structural reform

Confused voters need a crash course in democracy

The bottom line – budgetarily speaking – on 3 propositions (that are now the law of the land)

League of Women Voters of California hails voters’ confirmation of redistricting reform

Down the ticket: Non-gubernatorial constitutional officer election results

For California, Jerry Brown might just be in the right place at the right time

Speaking Up for California at VICA conference

This November, Latinos care about respect

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