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Oct 24, 2021

Does California need a statewide debate commission?

Every election provides sort of an MRI snapshot of the health of the democratic process. Take California’s recent recall election. This...

Sep 30, 2021

Recall roundup: GOP denialism, landslide donors & more

Following the landslide defeat of the $276 million recall, a prominent storyline has been how many state Republicans were in threadbare...

Aug 30, 2021

Why we published: Great Debate Mystery stories

This the third time I’ve written a “Why we published” editorial in the Sacto Politico’s first year of existence. Each time, the occasion...

Aug 30, 2021

GOP candidates decry Sacto Press Club secrecy

This article was updated at 10:20 a.m. PT based on new information. See editor’s notes. When political candidates take debate questions...

Aug 26, 2021

John Cox subpoena mystery: Who provided debate ticket?

Over the last four California Recall Debates – including last night’s – the potential replacement candidates have answered dozens of...

Aug 11, 2021

GOP debate summons Critical Race Theory boogeyman

The GOP Recall Debate last week wasn’t a true debate. Except for a couple pokes at former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, the four...

Jul 29, 2021

Watch for this at Aug. 4 California GOP Recall Debate

On Aug. 4, five California GOP candidates in the Sept. 14 recall election will debate ending Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration early....

Jul 14, 2021

Which recall candidate has best homelessness plan?

Anthony R. Carrasco was a founding member of the City of Berkeley’s Homeless Services Panel of Experts, served as the External Affairs...

Jun 10, 2021

John Cox on homelessness, vaccines & election fraud

This is the second in a series of Q&As with top gubernatorial recall candidates. Doug Ose was featured in April, and other candidates are...