Wins Worth Fighting For: Protecting Consumer Choice
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Wins Worth Fighting For: Protecting Consumer Choice

Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented the most sweeping electric vehicle mandates in the country – aiming for 100% of new car sales by 2035 to be all electric. These mandates have left Californians concerned about the auto industry in our state and the ability to support such a massive shift in a short span of time. But the wins just keep on coming, with these mandates being officially struck down by Congress just a few weeks ago!

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Wins Worth Fighting For: Prioritizing the Taxpayer
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Wins Worth Fighting For: Prioritizing the Taxpayer

What happens when the state that promised 'healthcare for all' suddenly changes its mind? In a surprising turn of events, Governor Gavin Newsom is quietly walking back one of California’s most expensive — and controversial — progressive policies to pay for the healthcare of illegal immigrants.

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Wins Worth Fighting For: Preserving Self-Defense
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Wins Worth Fighting For: Preserving Self-Defense

Today, we’re celebrating a win — not just in policy, but for the safety of your family, your community, and your right to self-defense. Assembly Bill 1333 is dead, and it’s because people like you spoke up! This is what it looks like when public pressure works — and it’s exactly the kind of momentum we need to keep going.

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Why I Don’t Give Up on California
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Why I Don’t Give Up on California

Do you feel exhausted by the constant news cycle? Like every headline is another blow, every update a reminder of how much work there is still to do? I get it. The issues we’re up against in California — from government overreach to broken policies — can feel overwhelming. It’s heavy. And when change feels slow, or like it’s never coming at all, it’s easy to wonder if staying informed and engaged is even worth it. If you’ve felt that weight lately — you’re not alone. I want to speak directly to that feeling… and offer you some hope.

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Curriculum Tyranny: California’s War on School Districts
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Curriculum Tyranny: California’s War on School Districts

The California Department of Education is waging a full-scale war on local school districts—suing, pressuring, and punishing those that refuse to teach controversial topics like gender ideology. Across the state, school boards are facing legal threats and massive fines for changing their curriculum in these subject areas. So, what does this power struggle really reveal? What is the state’s role in mandating curriculum?

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Three Years for Two Lives: The Deadly Cost of Bad Policy
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Three Years for Two Lives: The Deadly Cost of Bad Policy

Oscar Eduardo Ortega killed two teenagers in a drunk driving incident and is set to be released from prison early after just three years of his sentence. His controversial case has sparked calls for new legislation, a conversation around California’s sanctuary policies, and even the involvement of the federal government.

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When States Go Rogue: Is California Conducting Its Own Foreign Policy?
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When States Go Rogue: Is California Conducting Its Own Foreign Policy?

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new lawsuit against the Trump Administration this month – this time over the Administration’s recent foreign and economic policy decisions. What is behind this lawsuit and what ramifications could it have? Plus, what happens when one of the most powerful states in the country starts acting like its own diplomatic actor?

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Is AB 84 the End of School Choice in California?
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Is AB 84 the End of School Choice in California?

Assembly Bill 84 has the potential to reduce school choice across California by making key changes to public charter schools in the state. Charter school communities and local advocacy groups are already calling on parents and teachers to speak out and oppose this bill. But what exactly would it change, and why should we care?

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When Activism Goes Too Far: The Forced Exit of Point Reyes Farmers
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When Activism Goes Too Far: The Forced Exit of Point Reyes Farmers

Ranchers in Point Reyes, California are being forced to close their operations after over 150 years of multigenerational farming practices. This raises serious questions about our state’s environmental priorities. How should we think about the impacts of farming practices on ecosystems, and why should everyone across California pay attention to what’s happening in Point Reyes?

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California’s $6 Billion Band-Aid: The Cost of Covering Illegal Immigrants
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California’s $6 Billion Band-Aid: The Cost of Covering Illegal Immigrants

California’s Medi-Cal Program is facing a $6 billion shortfall for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year. The situation is so dire that Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a loan from the state’s general fund to cover the expenses. But what’s most shocking about this is that the reason for the deficit is due to the state’s expansion of the program to provide free healthcare to illegal immigrants.

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The Cost of Homelessness: Should Refusing Help be a Crime?
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The Cost of Homelessness: Should Refusing Help be a Crime?

California has the highest homeless population of any state in the nation. Governor Newsom has poured over $24 billion dollars into solving the issue, yet the problem still persists. One city mayor is proposing a new solution, but it’s already receiving backlash.

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Will Self-Defense Become a Crime in California?!
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Will Self-Defense Become a Crime in California?!

Assembly Bill 1333 was introduced a few weeks ago as legislation that would change self-defense protections across California. But it has quickly garnered severe backlash over concerns like rising crime and physical safety. What would this bill do if passed, how would it change existing law, and should we support or oppose it?

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The Sheriff Who’s Ready to Change California
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The Sheriff Who’s Ready to Change California

Chad Bianco is Sheriff of Riverside County, and he just became the most prominent conservative figure to enter the race for Governor of California in 2026. Why is he running, what are his views, and does he stand a real chance as a conservative? And why should we care about an election that is still over a year away?

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Trump’s Pen vs. California Policy: Who Wins?
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Trump’s Pen vs. California Policy: Who Wins?

In just the first month of his Presidency, the Trump Administration has issued numerous executive orders on hot topic issues like immigration, gender, and climate change. Many of the orders signed by President Trump are directly opposed to the policies in place in California. What impact do these orders have on our state? Who has the final say?

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Life or Death: The State of Abortion Law in California
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Life or Death: The State of Abortion Law in California

Reproductive rights and abortion access were much debated topics of discussion during the 2024 Presidential Election. Since the overturning of Roe versus Wade, questions of what will be protected and what will be outlawed related to abortion have remained at the forefront of the national conversation. Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to protect abortion rights in California, but just what are the laws in our state on this issue? California is well-known as a safe haven for abortion care, but how did it get to be this way and is there any possibility for change?

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Inheriting America? The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
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Inheriting America? The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship

California’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against President Trump just one day into his presidency. The issue at the forefront of the debate? Birthright citizenship. But just what IS birthright citizenship and why is California getting involved? This week we will be taking a deep dive into all things illegal immigration, the Fourteenth Amendment, and the impact on Californians!

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