The tipped minimum wage has been a paltry $2.13 per hour since 1991. It’s time for a better system like California’s.
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As Washington Falters, California Leads the Way on Scientific Research
Using its economic leverage, the Golden State has been forging its own scientific path for 25 years. Here’s how.
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Make California a G7 Member
The Golden State is poised to join vital international organizations as the Trump administration retreats from them.
Posted inBooks
An Abundance of Ambiguity
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue that a world of plenty awaits us if we reform zoning and environmental laws and everyone moves to San Francisco. But that can’t be the whole plan, right?
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Kamala Harris: Woman of the World
An Indo-American with African-American roots, the Californian can build relations that will strengthen America. Here’s how.
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California’s Stifled Voice on Foreign Policy
There are no Californians on the Senate Intelligence, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations Committees. Why that’s bad for all Americans.
Posted inEducation
Unlike AmeriCorps, the California Service Plan Benefits Residents and the Undocumented
The state’s impressive CollegeCorps program aids postsecondary students in exchange for community service.
Posted inJanuary/February/March 2022
The Promise, and Potential Pitfalls, of a Civilian Climate Corps
Congressional Democrats are trying to build one for the nation. They should check out California, which has already successfully rolled one out at the state level.
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Democrats Can Celebrate Newsom’s Victory, but They Still Face Daunting Threats in Upcoming Elections
The California governor has adroitly handled COVID-19, but the virus is a wily enemy—and inflation and crime loom large.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
The GOP’s Trumpy Bet on California Doesn’t Pay Off
Gavin Newsom was surely vulnerable, but Republicans made the recall a binary choice between him and a MAGA-style radio show host. It didn’t work.
