UPDATED: “Neighbors United For Fullerton” organized a forum for the candidates to replace Chris Norby in the 4th Su
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Election Day Prediction Contest
by Ed Velasquez • • 2 Comments
It’s time for another Election Day Prediction thread. On Tuesday polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm for the special election in the 72nd Assembly District. If you’ve been following this race closely (or even if you…
Thomas Jefferson On Proposition 8 (sort of)
by Ed Velasquez • • Comments Off
From President Jefferson’s first Inaugural Address (1801), emphasis added: …bear in mind this SACRED principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful MUST be REASONABLE; that the minority possess…
Have we forgotten our TWO undeclared wars?
by Ed Velasquez • • 7 Comments
As we finish the last few days of the Bush presidency, our nation faces many problems. We are facing a global economic crisis. But I’ve noticed that it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen any coverage of our undeclared…
Why Do Prop. 8 Supporters Want To Stay In The Closet?
by Ed Velasquez • • 11 Comments
A number of news outlets are reporting this morning that a lawsuit has been filed by supporters of Proposition 8 to prevent the California Secretary of State from making their names available to the public. State campaign finance law has…
Congratulations Linda Sanchez!
by Ed Velasquez • • 31 Comments
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez announced this morning in an LA Times article that she and longtime beau Jim Sullivan are expecting their first child in late May. Linda, 39, was recently elected to her fourth term representing Southeast LA County in…
Fires burning in Orange County
by Ed Velasquez • • 2 Comments
Orange County Wildfires It’s hot, dry, and very windy here in Orange County this weekend. Fires in Montecito and Sylmar north of us. Palos Verdes west of us. And now Brea and Corona/Yorba Linda in North Orange County. Here are…
