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March 4, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Reality Bites: New CPC Analysis Shows California is $1.6 Trillion in Debt

Reality Bites: New CPC Analysis Shows California is $1.6 Trillion in Debt Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers continue to trot out their state’s “massive budget surplus” dog-and-pony show, ignoring the inconvenient March 4, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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February 25, 2022 at 11:58 PM

You're Invited: NRI's Regional Seminars in Newport Beach (3/2) and Silicon Valley (3/3)

You're Invited: NRI's Regional Seminars in Newport Beach (3/2) and Silicon Valley (3/3) February 25, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, We hope you’ll join California Policy Center president Will Swaim and CPC board m…

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February 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Crime, Homelessness and Fiscal Failure in California

Crime, Homelessness and Fiscal Failure in California Turns out that as open-minded as Californians are, they draw the line at turning our cities into real-life Gotham. February 25, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, …

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February 18, 2022 at 8:33 PM

California Sees Seismic Shifts but Not for Kids

California Sees Seismic Shifts but Not for Kids Californians watching the Super Bowl on Sunday saw a spectacular show - and we’re not talking about the game or Snoop Dogg and Eminem’s halftime February 18, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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February 11, 2022 at 11:49 PM

TAKE ACTION: Horrendous Bill Just Introduced

TAKE ACTION: Horrendous Bill Just Introduced Unvaccinated Californian's could lose their jobs and livelihoods if AB 1993 passes.  February 11, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, It's Friday which means the legislatu…

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February 11, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Newsom Brings Home the Gold in High-Powered Hypocrisy

Newsom Brings Home the Gold in High-Powered Hypocrisy Governor Newsom made headlines this week when he announced he would allow California’s indoor mask mandate to expire – but only for the vaccinated February 11, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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February 4, 2022 at 9:10 PM

A Tale of Two Bad Bills

A Tale of Two Bad Bills California's powerful unions had the Assembly in its usual vise grip Monday as a legislative deadline loomed that made it do-or-die for some bills. February 4, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John…

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January 31, 2022 at 10:13 PM

ACTION: California Assembly Votes Today on Radical Bills

ACTION: California Assembly Votes Today on Radical Bills Some radical bills are coming down to the wire. Contact your legislator or vote in our poll.  January 31, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, Today is the last…

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January 28, 2022 at 9:16 PM

The California Dream Hits the Road

The California Dream Hits the Road This week’s CPC roundup: Big news from CPC’s CLEO project, Parent Union hosts its 7th annual School Choice Fair in Orange County, and more. January 28, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear J…

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January 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Newsom takes on DeSantis and Buttigieg

Newsom takes on DeSantis and Buttigieg Governor Gavin Newsom took on Florida governor Ron DeSantis last week January 21, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, Governor Gavin Newsom took on Florida governor Ron DeSantis …

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January 14, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Newsom’s Mythical Budget Surplus

Newsom’s Mythical Budget Surplus January 14, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John,   Governor Newsom released his proposed budget this week, promising a massive surplus that special-interest groups can't wait to spend. Th…

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January 8, 2022 at 12:25 AM

Do You Support a Massive Tax Hike on Californians to Fund Single-Payer Healthcare?

Do You Support a Massive Tax Hike on Californians to Fund Single-Payer Healthcare? Yesterday, California progressives unveiled their socialized healthcare plan for 2022.... January 7, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear Joh…

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January 7, 2022 at 7:17 PM

California’s public school establishment to parents: We know best, so step aside

California’s public school establishment to parents: We know best, so step aside January 7, 2022 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, California parents are at last in on the joke. They’re seeing (perhaps for the first time)…

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January 1, 2022 at 2:08 AM

Last Chance for a 2021 Tax Year Deduction!

Last Chance for a 2021 Tax Year Deduction! The year has seen extraordinary growth in the CPC's Parent Union and a remarkable decline in the membership of California’s government unions. View this email in your browserLast Chance for a 2021 Tax Year Deduction!Dear John,The year—and the ta…

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December 31, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Gratitude for Attitude: Courageous Californians Push Back

Gratitude for Attitude: Courageous Californians Push Back Television networks are bombarding audiences with their “Year in Review” montages, reminding us of the highs and lows of 2021... December 31st, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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December 29, 2021 at 11:07 PM

Parents Rise Up!

Parents Rise Up! My name is Celeste Fiehler. I am a mother of five – two graduates and three children enrolled in public schools in the Coachella Valley. I am also... View this email in your browserParents Rise Up!Dear John,Season’s Greetings!My name is Celeste Fiehler. I am a mother of …

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December 28, 2021 at 10:34 PM

California Dreamin' – For Real!

California Dreamin' – For Real! Freedom. Opportunity. The California Dream. Can they really make a comeback in the Golden State? View this email in your browserCalifornia Dreamin’ – For RealDear John,Freedom. Opportunity. The California Dream.Can they really make a comeback in the Golden…

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December 17, 2021 at 5:47 PM

“Build Back Better” would help government unions in California

“Build Back Better” would help government unions in California December 17rd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Dear John, Government union leaders have taken some punishment, and California Policy Center is happy to be holding…

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December 10, 2021 at 6:02 PM

LAUSD officials say they’ll deport unvaccinated students to one of the district’s poorest performing schools

LAUSD officials say they’ll deport unvaccinated students to one of the district’s poorest performing schools News that a mother has accused Los Angeles Unified of vaccinating her 13-year-old son without her permission was the headline news this week.  December 10rd, 2021…

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December 3, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Sacramento’s Surprise Reaction to ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Parents

Sacramento’s Surprise Reaction to ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Parents California’s school board officials say “nothing in recent memory could have prepared” them for the danger they face as parents... December 3rd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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December 2, 2021 at 9:25 PM

A successful Giving Tuesday!

A successful Giving Tuesday! Thank you so much for partnering with us!  View this email in your browserA successful #GivingTuesday!Dear John,You did it!You helped us raise nearly $20,000 toward our Giving Tuesday campaign! With gifts still coming, you'll help us reduce the power of the c…

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December 1, 2021 at 1:59 AM

Wrapping up Giving Tuesday!

Wrapping up Giving Tuesday! Today is just the beginning of the California comeback campaign!  View this email in your browserNearing the finish line for #GivingTuesday!Dear John,Well, friend, we’re nearing the finish line of Giving Tuesday 2021.And I have fantastic news... We are 80% of …

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November 30, 2021 at 8:24 PM

We’re 35% there on #GivingTuesday

We’re 35% there on #GivingTuesday Our California comeback campaign is moving fast!  View this email in your browserWe are 35% of the way there on #GivingTuesday!Dear John,We’re in the midst of #GivingTuesday, and we’ve raised $7,000—enough to spring 93 public union members from having to…

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November 30, 2021 at 12:26 AM

Head’s up! Giving Tuesday is tomorrow!

Head’s up! Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! The California comeback campaign begins tomorrow with your help!  View this email in your browserGiving Tuesday is tomorrow! Dear John,How would you like to help save California tomorrow?It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate and support the nonpro…

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November 19, 2021 at 6:24 PM

What a twist: Even as state pension giant founders, Biden administration seeks to roll back modest 2012 pension reforms

What a twist: Even as state pension giant founders, Biden administration seeks to roll back modest 2012 pension reforms Talk about a rough couple of weeks for California taxpayers who wish for rational, principled government. On Monday, the board of the state Public  Oct…

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November 12, 2021 at 6:32 PM

The National School Boards Association Fiasco: California Leans In

The National School Boards Association Fiasco: California Leans In State school boards across the nation have ended their memberships with the National School Boards Association after the organization likened... October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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November 5, 2021 at 5:28 PM

As Virginia goes, so goes the nation!

As Virginia goes, so goes the nation! Glenn Youngkin has put politicians and teacher unions across the country on notice. October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER The election of Republican Glenn Youngkin as governor of Vi…

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October 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

California Department of Education’s failure will cost kids big

California Department of Education’s failure will cost kids big California’s public-school administrators took a test this year, and they failed miserably. October 29, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER California’s public-schoo…

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October 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM

SEIU's dirty little secrets

SEIU's dirty little secrets Arrest of top union boss makes strong case for worker freedom. October 22, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER California’s largest union has two names it doesn’t want members to know about. The first …

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October 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Honest satire

Honest satire Sometimes, it's hard to tell truth from parody in California.  October 15, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Last week, the satirical website The Babylon Bee published an article proclaiming, “kids form union and …

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October 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Domestic terrorists?

Domestic terrorists? Are parents who speak out at school boards domestic terrorists? The National School Board Association and FBI thinks so.  October 8, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER If there’s a silver lining to be found …

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October 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

An indecent proposal

An indecent proposal Some take Newsom’s win as a rejection of the grassroots movement that put him up for recall, but a closer look suggests it has more to do with money. October 1, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER When reflec…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Defund the fun police

Defund the fun police Mayor London Breed wants to defund the fun police, but she's chief of this department. September 24, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER San Francisco Mayor London Breed is getting a lot of heat this week as…

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September 17, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The proverbial rain comes down

The proverbial rain comes down California is stuck in a figurative torrent of biblical proportions. September 17, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Yes, we’re in a serious drought, but in terms of policy and politics, Californi…

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September 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Newsom recall a win for accountability

Newsom recall a win for accountability While Newsom is right to breathe a sigh of relief this week, he shouldn’t get too comfortable. September 15, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Recently, Brandeis University updated its lis…

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September 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM

California roaring back?

California roaring back? Gavin Newsom says the state is "roaring back," but data shows the California comeback is more of a meow. September 10, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER For months now, Governor Gavin Newsom has been pr…

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September 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Parents over Antifa

Parents over Antifa Parent protests led school district to remove extremist teacher from the classroom.  September 3, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In an undercover video released this week, investigative journalists at Pro…

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August 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Anatomy of a union thug

Anatomy of a union thug A new exposé reveals teacher union boss for who she is.  August 27, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER “It’s abundantly clear from the last year and a half how far she’s willing to go to push her agenda.”…

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August 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM

School is back in session!

School is back in session! Many California students returned to class this week. For some, it was the first time inside a classroom in over a year.  August 20, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER The typical back-to-school-day ex…

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August 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Recall Newsom candidates weigh in

Recall Newsom candidates weigh in Hear directly from the candidates in CPC's just-published questionnaire! August 13, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In an apparent bout of frustration over tightening polls showing he might w…

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August 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The teacher union's love-hate relationship with testing

The teacher union's love-hate relationship with testing Teachers unions mandate COVID testing for students, while lobbying to eliminate testing academic outcomes. August 6, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Testing for thee, bu…

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July 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Back to school?

Back to school? CPC's Parent Union launches virtual events about educational options as uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year mounts.  July 30th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER I want to believe that California’s …

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July 23, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Fixing California

Fixing California In the series, Ring lays out major challenges and opportunities facing California, from forest management, to the homelessness crisis, to education. July 23rd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Forty-some-odd …

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July 16, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Two wins for students! 🎉

Two wins for students!  🎉 California officials chose in two separate instances this week to put kids and their education before woke politics. July 16th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER In a true testament to the impac…

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July 9, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Here we go again...

Here we go again... Randi Weingarten is once again trying to gaslight the American public. July 9th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER Randi Weingarten is once again trying to gaslight the American public.   First, she …

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July 2, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Freedom is making a comeback in California

Freedom is making a comeback in California For lovers of freedom, living in California can sometimes feel like a losing battle. July 2nd, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER For lovers of freedom, living in California can…

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June 25, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Three years, 300,000 workers freed

Three years, 300,000 workers freed Over a quarter-million California workers are exercising new-found freedoms, despite lawmakers’ and unions’ attempt to prevent them from doing so. June 25th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 18, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Something, someone missing from CA’s reopening

Something, someone missing from CA’s reopening California officially reopened this week to much media and gubernatorial fanfare.But something major was missing: the many job creators and residents  June 18th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM

A new day for school choice in California

A new day for school choice in California United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz has been talking for months about the “transformational change” she wants to bring to... June 11th, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER …

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June 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM

A union changes its spots

A union changes its spots CPC’s work to reduce the corrupt influence of government unions in state politics achieved a historic win June 4, 2021 VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER John, CPC’s work to reduce the corrupt influen…

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