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  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 8:25 PM

It's hard being a California trucker

It's hard being a California trucker View this email in your browser It's hard being a California trucker. Dear John,   CPC president Will Swaim appeared on the popular The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe podcast this…
  Rebecca Holz · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 12:09 AM

You're Invited: CPC’s Parent Union Legislative Summit February 8-9, 2023

You're Invited: CPC’s Parent Union Legislative Summit February 8-9, 2023 Join us for Parents, Not Partisans in Sacramento! View this email in your browser Join us for CPC’s Parent Union Legislative Summit Parents, N…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 10:04 PM

On The Way I Heard It

On The Way I Heard It While you are probably used to my weekly reminders about my own podcast, National Review’s Radio Free California, this week I got the opportunity... View this email in your browser …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 10:55 PM

There's something about Gavin

There's something about Gavin View this email in your browser There's something about Gavin Dear John,   Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in as governor last week and his January 6 second inaugural was quit…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 6:42 PM

California, Never a Slave State, Considers Reparations

California, Never a Slave State, Considers Reparations View this email in your browser California, Never a Slave State, Considers Reparations Dear John, Poor people—including poor black people—have it…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Porkocalypse Now

Porkocalypse Now View this email in your browser Dear John,   Today is the last day in California Policy Center’s Year-End Take Back California campaign.  You’ve heard from my colleagues about the hug…
  Mari Barke · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Did you see Will's email?

Did you see Will's email? View this email in your browser Dear John,   In case you missed California Policy Center president Will Swaim’s email a couple weeks ago on how you and CPC are building a coal…
  Lauryn Haringa · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM

FW: What happened?

FW: What happened? View this email in your browser Dear John,   I just wanted to follow up and make sure you saw my colleague Lance Christensen’s email below . . . it’s about how you and I can have the…
  Lance Christensen · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 6:55 PM

What happened?

What happened? View this email in your browser Dear John,   How did California go from being the sunny ideal of American opportunity to a dark cautionary tale of regressive government run amok? We sti…
  Jackson Reese · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The Exodus is real

The Exodus is real View this email in your browser Dear John, In his recent letter, California Policy Center president Will Swaim mentioned a conversation with a very successful busines…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Freedom from the ground up

Freedom from the ground up View this email in your browser Dear John, I hope you’re enjoying some downtime and making the most of these precious holidays with those closest to you.  A …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Cognitive Dissonance at the L.A. Times

Cognitive Dissonance at the L.A. Times View this email in your browser Cognitive Dissonance at the L.A. Times. Dear John,   The Los Angeles Times seems to be suffering from serious cognitive dissonance…
  Mallory Staley · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 6:21 PM

California parents standing up to teachers’ unions

California parents standing up to teachers’ unions View this email in your browser Dear John, Wouldn’t you love for your kids or grandkids to be able to go to a California public scho…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 8:32 PM

CPC Launches Leadership Academy

CPC Launches Leadership Academy View this email in your browser CPC launches new CLEO Leadership Academy. Dear John, If you are one of the many newly-elected local officials in Califor…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 7:02 PM

How you’re reining in union power

How you’re reining in union power View this email in your browser Dear John, Did you see the California Teachers Association’s investments in the most recent campaign s…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 6:23 PM

The "Golden" State?

The "Golden" State? View this email in your browser Dear John, Do you remember what California was like when it was truly Golden?  It was the edge of an amazing continen…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 10:37 PM

UTLA doesn't care about kids

UTLA doesn't care about kids View this email in your browser L.A. teachers union doesn't care about kids. Dear John, As if Los Angeles families need another example of how the local teachers union cou…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 9:11 PM

The magically disappearing budget surplus

The magically disappearing budget surplus View this email in your browser The magically disappearing budget surplus Dear John, In May, Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines for “unveiling a historic” $97.5…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 10:44 PM

A heartfelt thanks

A heartfelt thanks View this email in your browser Dear John,   #GivingTuesday was a huge success for CPC. We raised more than $14,000 and counting, and are encouraged by the momentum going into Decem…
  Jackson Reese · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Will wanted me to let you know...

Will wanted me to let you know… View this email in your browser Support CPC on Giving Tuesday Dear John,   Will wanted me to remind you of how thankful we are for the role…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join us today!

Join us today! View this email in your browser Support CPC on Giving Tuesday Dear John,   We know we can reach our goal of $20,000 this #GivingTuesday. That’s because we a…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 3:41 PM

It's here!

It's here! View this email in your browser Support CPC on Giving Tuesday Dear John, Today, we are officially launching our #GivingTuesday campaign. As you may have notice…
  Lauryn Haringa · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 7:29 PM

In case you haven't heard

In case you haven't heard View this email in your browser Support CPC on Giving Tuesday Dear John, Cal Policy needs your help tomorrow.  Join our #GivingTuesday campaign…
  Will Swaim · [email protected]
November 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM

What's happening next Tuesday?

What's happening next Tuesday? View this email in your browser Dear John, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that we’ve all indulged in some goo…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Teachers unions finally have competition in school board races

Teachers unions finally have competition in school board races View this email in your browser Teachers unions finally have some competition in school board races Dear John,   It’s no secret that the t…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Profiles in Courage

Profiles in Courage View this email in your browser   Dear John,   Today, we take the time as individuals and as a nation to recognize and thank the brave American veterans who have fought to defend our …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 9:22 PM

The dog ate their homework

The dog ate their homework L.A. Unified's student test scores are worse than you think View this email in your browser   Dear John,   The dog ate their homework. Just-released state test scores show Ca…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 9:25 PM

California’s student achievement scores are devastating

California’s student achievement scores are devastating View this email in your browser California’s student achievement scores are devastating. Dear John, The first substantive set of K-12 student as…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 8:49 PM

The CPC Investigative Reporting Challenge

The CPC Investigative Reporting Challenge View this email in your browser The CPC Investigative Reporting Challenge. Dear John,   If you’ve ever worried publicly about the teaching of Critical Race The…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 8:42 PM

L.A. City Council Scandal: What Union “Justice” Sounds Like

L.A. City Council Scandal: What Union “Justice” Sounds Like View this email in your browser What union “justice” sounds like. Dear John,   Los Angeles kicked off its 2022 Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebr…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 8:02 PM

California's government unions continue steady decline

California's government unions continue steady decline CPC's Janus Project reveals union membership hit 20-year low despite CA governments' hiring frenzy. View this email in your browser California’s go…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Coming soon to a state near you...

Coming soon to a state near you... California is imposing its radical policies on the rest of the nation View this email in your browser California is imposing its radical policies on the rest of the na…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 8:39 PM

California delays release of student test scores until after the election

California delays release of student test scores until after the election View this email in your browser California delays the release of student test scores until after the election. Dear John,   The…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 11:47 PM

California's ballot propositions take center stage

California's ballot propositions take center stage View this email in your browser California's ballot propositions take center stage. Dear John,   California ballots will be appearing in mailboxes soo…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 10:35 PM

CTA Caught Spying on Parents

CTA Caught Spying on Parents Emails reveal teachers' union targeted parent groups.  View this email in your browser CA Teachers Association caught spying on parents. Dear John,   Never underestimate …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Let's Start with the Weather

Let's Start with the Weather Plus CPC's Legislative Update View this email in your browser Let’s start with the weather – which is extreme heat with 100 percent chance of irony and mostly illiterate pub…
  Rebecca Holz · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Parents Defeat SB 866!

Parents Defeat SB 866! Sen. Wiener withdraws his bill to allow children to be vaccinated without parental consent. View this email in your browser Parents defeat SB 866! Senator withdraws bill in respon…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Make Gavin Newsom Moderate Again?

Make Gavin Newsom Moderate Again? With his eyes fixed firmly on the Oval Office, Newsom plays centrist. View this email in your browser Make Gavin Newsom moderate again? Dear John,   Governor Gavin Ne…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Do you want fries with that shakedown?

Do you want fries with that shakedown? Union-backed AB 257 will drive fast-food franchises out of California. View this email in your browser   Dear John,   Californians are suffering the worst inflatio…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 10:52 PM

You already know the ancient wisdom

You already know the ancient wisdom If two wolves fight, which one wins? View this email in your browser   Dear John,   You already know the ancient wisdom — generally attributed to our Native American …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 8:12 PM

The Legislature's Final Flurry

The Legislature's Final Flurry Key bills to watch as the California legislature races to act on hundreds of bills before the August 31 deadline.  View this email in your browser The legislature's final …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Government Unions’ Bond Boondoggle

Government Unions’ Bond Boondoggle It's election season. Get ready for the unions' usual dog-and-pony show. View this email in your browser Government unions’ bond boondoggle. Dear John,   The filing …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 9:15 PM

This Week's Trifecta: Parent Group Leaders Launch Campaigns for School Board

This Week's Trifecta: Parent Group Leaders Launch Campaigns for School Board Across California, fed up parents are taking back local school boards. View this email in your browser Parent group leaders l…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Newsom's Hypocrisy Tour

Newsom's Hypocrisy Tour From Montana to D.C., Gov. Newsom takes his phony show on the road View this email in your browser   Dear John, Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to make headlines — this month for hi…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Off to the races! CPC’s new Candidate Academy prepares parents to run for school board

Off to the races! CPC’s new Candidate Academy prepares parents to run for school board CPC's online Candidate Academy is free for CPC supporters. View this email in your browser Off to the races! CPC’s …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 8:57 PM

A big week for CPC's education projects

A big week for CPC's education projects CPC hosts award-winning actor Kirk Cameron at homeschooling event and CLEO launches new Candidate Academy. View this email in your browser Parent Union hosts spec…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Two landmark SCOTUS rulings: What it means for California

Two landmark SCOTUS rulings: What it means for California The U.S. Supreme Court handed down two high-profile decisions this week. What impact will they have in California? View this email in your browser …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Seeing Double: The California Dream Wanes Despite Record Spending

Seeing Double: The California Dream Wanes Despite Record Spending The California legislature's proposed $300 billion budget doubles state spending just ten years ago. And for what? View this email in your browser …
  Lance Christensen · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 11:03 PM

There's Still Time to Register for CPC’s Legislative Summit

There's Still Time to Register for CPC’s Legislative Summit RSVP Now for CPC’s Legislative Summit June 22-23 in Sacramento! View this email in your browser There's still time to register for CPC’s Legislative Summit i…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 8:23 PM

California’s Big Winner: Public Safety

California’s Big Winner: Public Safety Public safety was the biggest winner in California’s primary election Tuesday with voters pushing back against progressive “criminal justice reform.”  View this email in your browser …