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Letters
Readers respond to recent articles on the Gray Davis recall campaign, MoveOn.org's virtual vote, and the influence of Iranian dissident groups from abroad.
Jun 25, 2003
Gray Davis and the vast right-wing conspiracy Gray Davis and the vast right-wing conspiracy
The effort to recall California's Democratic governor shows again that the GOP will stop at nothing to win more power.
By Tim Grieve Jun 21, 2003
Bush's scorched-earth march through California Bush's scorched-earth march through California
The feds are ramping up their assault on the environment -- and the cash-strapped state is finding it hard to fight back.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Jan 30, 2003
GOP poster boy goes bust GOP poster boy goes bust
Mired in scandal, California businessman Bill Simon is losing a can't-lose race against Gov. Gray Davis. For the Bush White House, that's a problem.
By Tim Grieve Aug 21, 2002
California payback may fall billions short
Gov. Gray Davis wants $8.9 billion refunded from energy companies. But Bush regulators tell Salon they'll recommend just a fraction of that -- and Democrats are ready to cry foul.
By Jason Leopold Jul 11, 2002
This time, it's personal This time, it's personal
California's Republicans might win with a moderate like former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan -- but only if they can put their fratricidal inheritance behind them.
By Anthony York Feb 22, 2002
Money also matters Money also matters
California's groundbreaking attempt at reducing class size in public schools may be failing in poorer districts.
By Anthony York Feb 20, 2002
Gray Davis' Edison problem Gray Davis' Edison problem
The governor struggles to orchestrate a multimillion-dollar bailout of the utility that has spent big bucks on his campaign.
By William Bradley Jul 31, 2001
Stunned in Sacramento
As the news gets worse for Rep. Gary Condit, even supporters wonder if he'll be raising money to pay for legal bills rather than a run for higher office.
By Anthony York Jul 14, 2001
Will Condit's troubles hurt California Democrats?
Fallout from the Chandra Levy case is forcing the party to put redistricting plans on hold, and may keep Condit's son from running for state Assembly.
By Anthony York Jul 12, 2001
Gray Davis goes electric Gray Davis goes electric
The California governor brings his Bush-bashing act to Washington.
By Jake Tapper Jun 21, 2001
The unlikely populist
California's Gray Davis is scoring political points by bashing Bush and "greedy" Texas energy firms, but the cautious centrist probably won't become the scourge of the energy industry.
By William Bradley Jun 1, 2001
The deregulation debacle The deregulation debacle
Who's responsible for for California's electricity crisis? Everyone.
By Anthony York Jan 30, 2001
Gov. Davis and the failure of power Gov. Davis and the failure of power
California's energy crisis is another lesson in the need for campaign finance reform.
By Arianna Huffington Jan 27, 2001
Slammed by pro-Gore spam
A California Democratic Party staffer instigates an e-mail campaign against Nader, and the Green Party cries foul.
By Kerry Lauerman Oct 25, 2000
California could end clear-cutting California could end clear-cutting
A bill to make the practice illegal puts politicians in the hot spot between the timber industry and the increasingly tree-friendly public.
By Mark Hertsgaard Aug 23, 2000
Gray turns green -- with cash Gray turns green -- with cash
Building more prisons, doling out pork and refusing to rethink the death penalty, California Gov. Gray Davis is confounding friends and enemies with his relentless pursuit of the middle.
By Anthony York Jun 9, 2000
Rolling back three strikes
In California, even some tough-on-crime politicians are beginning to fight a law that sends people to jail for life for petty theft.
By Gary Delsohn and Sam Stanton May 9, 2000
Your boss may be monitoring your e-mail
Personal computers were supposed to liberate the workplace. So why do so many companies use them to spy on workers?
By Maura Kelly Dec 8, 1999
Who's the real underdog?
As Bill Bradley surges, Al Gore claims second-class status. But are Democrats ready for this spacy, aloof anti-candidate?
By Anthony York Oct 2, 1999
R.I.P. Prop. 187
California Gov. Gray Davis' flip-flop marks the end of immigrant bashing as a viable political tactic.
By Anthony York Jul 30, 1999
Letters to the Editor
Schoolyard cowboys don't know guns aren't toys; don't let a man (even Updike) pick the best romances.
By Letters to the Editor Jun 8, 1999
Three strikes and you're in
California's Democratic governor and Legislature fight each other over whether to build a new prison.
By Anthony York Jun 1, 1999
California Republicans: "Circular firing squad"
'Circular firing squad' for California Republicans: Abortion foes win big as state GOP tries -- and fails -- to regroup after impeachment.
By Anthony York Mar 2, 1999
Mixed mandate
Democrats owe their election victory to their traditional liberal base -- and moderate voters, too.
By Joan Walsh Nov 5, 1998
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