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GOP looks for different “profile,’’ but has same old faces.Markos MoulitsasIt was a curious story, straight out of the man-bites-dog files: “California Representative Kevin McCarthy, the chief recruiter for House Republicans, said he wants his party to select candidates based... read on»
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What went wrong, and how to fix it.Abel MaldonadoWhen voters cast their ballots on May 19, they weren’t just saying “no” to the propositions; they were saying “no” to the Sacramento status quo. Can we really expect voters... read on»
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The recession may help stop our activity addictions.Margaret HeffernanThat quote, from Hunter Thompson, seems to have been the motto of the last decade. Globalization, together with new technology, made everything move at light speed. Deals were done in... read on»
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Let’s print the news—not cover it up.Paul WilnerWhile the reports of the death of newspapers (or, to use the current euphemistic parlance, “content providers’’), may or may not be greatly exaggerated, what is certain is that the... read on»
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Think globally, act locally – and rapidly.Jason K. BurnettMonterey County recently celebrated the 39th anniversary of Earth Day with a Sustainable Cities Symposium. It was a chance to look back at the great progress the U.S. has made... read on»
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Dueling belief systems won’t be resolved on May 19.Fred KeeleyWhile television ads, political mailings and news coverage of the state’s seemingly never-ending budget battles would lead a person to believe that the election is about ratifying a $40 billion... read on»