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Two Warnings Sacramento Can’t Ignore
THREE DOT DON
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
LATINO VOTERS AND THE BOTTOM LINE
In an election year, pre-Labor Day musings by political pundits - by design or tradition - are rarely upbeat. This year is no different. A recent poll from the La...
Tom Steyer Spent $200 Million. Now What?
THREE DOT DON
Monday, August 17, 2026
Tom Steyer Isn’t Done — He Just Needs Better Tools
Tom Steyer was active in California politics since at least 2010 before he ran for governor this year. He was often the backer of successful ballo...
A CIVIL RIGHT—UNTIL THE MONEY RUNS OUT
THREE DOT DON
Friday, August 14, 2026
A MEMO, A MANDATE AND CALIFORNIA’S NEXT DISABILITY FIGHT
Buckle up, folks. The DOJ just pulled a fast one on disabled Americans, and somehow it’s dressed up as a “legal opinion” instead of what it ac...
Trump Wants Impeachment. Democrats Have a Better Idea.
THREE DOT DON
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
FOLLOW THE FAMILY MONEY…
If we pray long enough, Congressional Democrats sometimes respond. In this case, hopefully in time to effect November elections.
Led by House Judiciary Ranking Minority L...
AI Doesn't Need a Paycheck. You Do.
THREE DOT DON
Monday, August 10, 2026
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