California

California - Turn this Car Around!

Donna — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:46:01 -0400

Just a few months ago, our leaders were breathlessly close to expanding healthcare coverage for kids. Now?

Sometimes It Takes a Mom

Ashley Boyd — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:21:12 -0400

We've got exciting news -- a mom just became one of our state's most powerful leaders. Assemblywoman Karen Bass was sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly yesterday, becoming the first African American woman in the nation to serve in this powerful role. Way to go Speaker Bass!

Ms. Smith Goes to Sacramento

Ashley Boyd — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:26 -0400

I’ve watched the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington too many times because I’m definitely a sucker for inspirational stories about “ordinary” people entering and influencing the corridors of power.

When Public Education Is No Longer Free

Elisa Batista — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:08:16 -0400

Public education, which is a free service guaranteed by the California Constitution, is no longer free. According to the Los Angeles Times, various school districts are asking parents to fork over cash in an effort to hold onto teachers after proposed budget cuts by Gov.

Healthy Lessons to Learn

Anjie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:31:19 -0400

A year ago, when I sat down to write about my five-year-old daughter’s hospitalization, I had no idea it would lead me to testifying at a hearing in Sacramento before a California State Senate subcommittee on Health and Social Services.

I also didn’t know how it would feel to publicly stand up for a cause I believed in – but I was about to find out.