End of Freedom in America and Campaign Finance Echoes
Guest editorial by John W. Whitehead argues that Marcus Borden faced censorship for silent pregame bowing and knee taking as a gesture of respect. It links school policy on prayer to threats against free speech and highlights expansive independent expenditures shaping California politics and voter awareness.
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Rutherford Institute
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Marion Jones
Tim Montgomery
Andy Pettitte
Paul LoDuca
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Fair Political Practices Commission
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California Correctional Peace Officers Assn
Alex Padilla
Los Angeles
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Montanez
Padilla
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Common Cause
Cressman
Silicon Valley
State Board of Education
Reed Hastings
Netflix
Jack O'Connell
Hastings
O’connell
O'Connell
Cinco de Mayo parade and festival in Manuel Park
Deanna Rodriguez writes on Cinco de Mayo as a symbol of pride linked to the Battle of Puebla. The piece notes Mexican American student activism in California during the 1960s and describes the historical impact of the battle on civil rights and education. It invites readers to the downtown parade at 10 a.m. Saturday and a festival at Manuel Park.
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