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Democracy Has Been Demoted
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Choose One: Freedom or Democracy
Gil Duran’s “The Nerd Reich” is a powerful, incredibly well sourced book about a cult of billionaires that profess freedom and democracy are mutually exclusive....
Labor Built America. Today, We Honor It.
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We’re taking Labor Day off to celebrate everyone whose work—seen and unseen—keeps America going.
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Four Propositions. One Hostage Exchange. Plenty of Fine Print.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
This week, we are offering our readers a summary of each of the ballot propositions on this November’s ballot in hopes of providing a public service – a summary of dense (or uninteresting) subjects...
Before the Commercials Begin, Read This
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
This week, we are offering our readers a summary of each of the ballot propositions on this November’s ballot in hopes of providing a public service – a summary of dense (or uninteresting) subjec...
Fourteen Propositions. Three Days. No Legalese.
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Monday, August 31, 2026
THE FINE PRINT IS THE WHOLE POINT...
Today puts California voters five-weeks from receiving their vote-by-mail ballots. In a non-presidential election year, the state ballot propositions tend to be m...
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