Category Archives: Elections

Grover Norquist on KQED's Forum: The Tax Pledge and Beyond

April 4, 2013, 2:49 pm • Posted by Amanda Stupi
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Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, is best known for the tax pledge that his group asks Republican candidates and politicians to sign. The pledge basically says that the signee will not support new taxes or reductions to … Continue reading »

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Oakland City Council Approves Campaign Sunlight Ordinance

March 5, 2013, 3:48 pm • Posted by Rachael Marcus
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Update: The Oakland City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to require all local candidates and committees to file their campaign finance reports online. The ordinance goes into effect immediately. The bill's sponsor, Councilwoman Libby Schaff, says it will increase political … Continue reading »

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Inaugural Notebook: Inferior Decorating For Freshmen Members of Congress

January 17, 2013, 4:49 pm • Posted by Scott Shafer
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The halls of the U.S. Capitol are stately and ornate. Statues of important people (almost all men), majestic paintings and white marble everywhere. The Congressional office buildings for most senators and House members are a little less fancy, but still … Continue reading »

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Inaugural Notebook: Hardball Politics in the D.C. Metro

January 16, 2013, 4:06 pm • Posted by Scott Shafer
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Washington D.C. is a company town. And the company is the U.S. government. Everywhere you go — cafes, restaurants, hotel lobbies, bookstores — you overhear people talking politics. So maybe it should come as no surprise that riders on the … Continue reading »

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Inaugural Notebook: 85-Year-Old Charlie Brotman, Official Parade Announcer Since Eisenhower

January 15, 2013, 9:13 am • Posted by Scott Shafer
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A week from now Barack Obama will place his hand on a Bible once owned by Martin Luther King, Jr. and take the oath of office to begin his second term. It's a reminder of just how much has changed … Continue reading »

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BART Extension to Livermore Rides on Ballot Recount Announced Thursday

November 29, 2012, 5:10 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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The Alameda County Transportation Commission will proceed with a recount of votes in a ballot measure to fund transportation projects — including an extension of BART to Livermore. The commission tentatively requested a recount on Monday. The voting machines that … Continue reading »

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Is California Ready for Online Voting?

November 27, 2012, 1:46 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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It sounds logical enough. If we can buy stock, see medical records and book flights online, we should be able to cast ballots online as well. And at least one politicians thinks California should move in that direction. When State … Continue reading »

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Alameda County Ballot Measure Back on Track?

November 26, 2012, 3:57 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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So you thought the elections were over? Not just yet. Backers of a measure to fund transportation in Alameda County on Monday formally reserved the right to request a recount of ballots. Measure B1 calls for an increased sales tax … Continue reading »

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Where to Find Nov. 6, 2012 County-by-County Election Results

November 7, 2012, 8:38 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Looking for the Nov. 6, 2012 county-by-county elections results? You've come to the right place… almost. For local ballot measures and candidates, please see our elections blog. For statewide propositions, go to our main news page and scroll down.

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No More Gopher Flesh: Oakland Kids Chow Down on Veggies

October 22, 2012, 3:19 pm • Posted by Nina Thorsen
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At my elementary school, and probably at yours, we sang a subversive little song about the cuisine served to us in the lunchroom that involved greasy grimy gopher guts, mutilated monkey meat, and oven-fried parakeet.  All of it pretty unappetizing … Continue reading »

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