Issue #5 – Nov. 5, 2020

Four years ago, a cancer formally took over our body politic. We then began several exhausting years of uncertain chemotherapy. Tuesday marked a relieving end to the first part of the battle. Yet, it’s too early to celebrate being cancer-free as all originating conditions remain in our political system.

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To provide a guide for needed repairs, this issue takes inspiration from famed muckraker Lincoln Steffens’ “Shame of the Cities” series a century ago. The goal is to help restore the health of and confidence in our democracy.

Political Industrial Complex

The Shame of Our Campaigns, a primer​

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Fundraising: Rep. Doris Matsui’s addiction to opioid donations

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How to spend a million dollars without really trying

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The Far-Rightward slide of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

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2020 Race Preview

Contestable? Two State Assembly districts look prime for Democratic upgrade

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Article Update

The continuing shame of the Patterson for Congress campaign