Meade Plans Redistricting to Protect San Jose South County Seats
A political analysis notes Assembly member Ken Meade leads California reapportionment efforts aimed at preserving Democratic seats in Alameda County and South County. The plan would redraw districts to shield incumbents, potentially sacrificing Carlos Bee and reshaping Senate alignments to keep incumbents in office amid population shifts.
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Beverly Hills Under Fire Over Water and Liberty Stance
A reader critiques liberal bias at Harvard and local civic actions in Beverly Hills. He accuses city officials of behind the scenes influence, questions a dental academy hoax behind a referendum, and calls for accountability amid a special election.
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Equal Rights Amendment Debate Rages in Congress and Courts
The Equal Rights Amendment faces renewed scrutiny as its momentum wanes. Critics warn it could force sweeping changes to pay, education, and family law, while supporters push for guaranteed gender equality. The debate references the ERA’s text, court interpretations, and public opinions, noting potential impacts on military service, custody, alimony, and age-based Social Security.
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Lyndon Johnson through Texas eyes a tragic figure
A memoir of Lyndon B Johnson from a Texas shaped by history. The piece portrays Johnson as a complex man of contrasts, the state’s pride and scrutiny shaping his rise, campaigns, and contentious era including Vietnam. It notes his longing for love, mixed reception, and enduring legacy in Texas lore.
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SST controversy resurges in 93rd Congress
Barry Goldwater era SST debates resurface as supporters accuse opponents of stalling a revived American SST program. Critics cite environmental harm and misused funds, while backers warn of lost jobs, leadership, and a need to counter foreign SSTs through domestic testing.
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The people’s schools and the April 17 school board vote
In over 1000 California districts voters go to the polls on April 17 to elect school board members. The piece argues that nonpartisan elections tend to suppress issue visibility and leave decisions to superintendents, risking bland governance and tax battles while stressing the need for lay citizen involvement and scrutiny of candidates. It cites H Thomas James and Koerner on education control and cautions against leaving policy to experts.
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