California’s soda tax ban stalled a grassroots movement, but didn’t kill it
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:55 pmThe beverage industry decided to make a deal. Too bad the progressives, Steyer types and other were not part of the deal. “Then the industry representatives offered to withdraw the proposed ballot measure in exchange for lawmakers’ support of Assembly Bill 1838, which imposed a 13-year ban on new local taxes on sugary beverages and […]
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Eber: AB 2923 faces fierce opposition in State Senate
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:50 pmThis is really about corrupt, crony capitalism and the abuse of position and power. Five Point is a massive company that has been charged with billions in lawsuits—I think they are part of a $27 billion lawsuit. What has not come out that on the Board of Directors of Five Point is a lady named […]
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Mobile Toilets for Homeless in LA
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:44 pmWe have homeless on the streets of L.A. Instead of using empty government buildings—and the city has several. Instead of using empty motels and apartment complexes that for a limited amount of money can be made livable—the city of L.A. would rather litter our streets with out houses. Hundreds of millions are available to fix […]
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Antonucci: Bet the ranch — UTLA will strike in October
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:41 pmJust before the November election, UTLA the Los Angeles teachers union will sing its last hoorah. At that time they are going on strike. In the new world of Janus, how many teachers will stay home, not getting paid, harming their students and the community—or go to class and teach? “Under normal circumstances, UTLA would […]
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California Supreme Court: Prop B Pension Reform Still In Place, But Lower Court May Consider Remedy
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:37 pmSan Diego might be saved from fiscal disaster in a few years. Six years ago the people of this town voted to save the pension system. The unions sued to destroy the system, forcing either cuts in benefits or the collapse of the whole system. This is another reason for workers to leave unions—they do […]
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S.F. Board of Supervisors Votes to Put Hotel Tax Arts Measure on November Ballot
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:34 pmRent a room in San Fran and you get a room tax of 14%–not only for streets, visitor services, and public safety. Nope. The money is for “art”. San Fran is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit—and if you want to live there you either live in great wealth or […]
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Remember When 100,000 Voters’ Names Were Left Off The Rosters? Now We Know What Happened
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:30 pmJust catching you up on the latest explanation of why 118,000 were left off the voting rills in L.A. County. Remember, this is the same Registrar of Voters that in Seattle, days after an election found ballot boxes floating in the river and overturned the election of a Governor. He always has excuses. “According to […]
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Ontario Ends UBI Experiment Two Years Early
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:27 pmStockton has just started a program of giving away $500 a month to those “in need”. Though the money comes from a private association—which is ok—the plan is to put thousands in the program, with tax dollars. Ontario in Canada tried this—and failed. “But Ontario just ousted the Liberal Party and elected a new Progressive […]
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Millennial Drops Support For Socialism After Learning How Hard It Is To Get Avocado Toast In Venezuela
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:25 pmThis is a funny story. While not true—it could be. When you are indoctrinated since kindergarten and college is meant to fine tune hatred of freedom, of course the lack of avocado toast could set off even the most ardent socialist. ““He didn’t even know what avocado toast was!” Austin exclaimed. She asked him about […]
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‘Father of Texas’ Under Fire in the City Named for Him
By Stephen Frank on Aug 02, 2018 09:21 pmWe will soon need to rename the capitol of the country—since George Washington owned slaves. Does the capitol of Wisconsin need to change its name—since James Madison owned slaves? The whacked off Progressives in Austin, Texas want to change the name of that town since Stephen Austin was a slave owner. “But the recommendations from […]
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