Political Studies (American Politics) graduate from The Master's College. Written for Religion News Service, Human Events, Cybercast News Service, and USA Today. Leans libertarian. Focuses on internet's role in underdog political campaigns.
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Attempting to snuff out Arizona’s immigration law, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is trying to wield its influence, asserting the problematic law is a violation of the Constitution’s 4th Amendment. In their legal analysis, the ACLU takes aim at the provision allowing law enforcement to make an
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For all the media coverage many California cities are receiving for their call of an Arizona boycott, the new immigration law seems to have had the opposite effect in another part of California that actually favors SB 1070. The city of Costa Mesa has passed a resolution declaring that it
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Steve Poizner was once considered too far behind in the polls for the Republican gubernatorial nomination; however, the tide now seems to be changing. With recent events on the immigration reform front, Poizner seems to be using these issues as political capital in his surging bid. According to Michael A.
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Steve Poizner was once considered too far behind in the polls for the Republican gubernatorial nomination; however, the tide now seems to be changing. With recent events on the immigration reform front, Poizner seems to be using these issues as political capital in his surging bid. According to Michael A.
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Passing by a 13-1 vote, the Los Angeles City Council’s ban on Arizona’s businesses seems to be selective in nature, affecting only some business sectors. One of the charges hurled at the new immigration law is that it is racist in nature, which was a concern voiced by
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After Governor Jan Brewer’s signing of the new immigration law in Arizona, various California officials met the law with opposition, calling for a boycott of the Grand Canyon State’s businesses. Particular businesses targeted by opposition to the law are mainly essential, travel-related services, including food and lodging necessary
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Exerting her star power in a state where a majority is more likely to respond negatively to her in a general election, former governor Sarah Palin has endorsed a surprising candidate in the California Republican senate primary. According to the Washington Post, Palin snubbed her Tea Party fan base, throwing
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Possibly indicating what direction the president might lean on comprehensive immigration reform, the Washington Examiner reports that President Obama has proposed cutting U.S. border security as part of his 2011 budget. This includes two specific provisions: 1. Reducing the amount of Border Patrol agents. 2. Cutting funding for a
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With California facing fallout from Arizona's new, highly controversial illegal immigration law, local California officials seem to be laying the foundation for a mass influx of illegals. This comes by way of their aggressive opposition to the new law. The most vocal activity on the issue seems to
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Laws have consequences. With the new hard line immigration crackdown passed in Arizona, its impact will be felt on that particular state and others with similarly high concentrations of illegal immigrants. As a direct result of the legislation, the nation should expect to witness a more aggressive approach in dealing
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California’s legislature seems to be lagging behind on illegal immigration enforcement, putting politics above public safety. The notion that California is in the stone age in immigration matters is underscored by the recent series of events in Arizona, the Golden State's next door neighbor that faces many
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A possible key component of a conservative comeback in 2010 and 2012, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich seems to be singing a tune that California conservative candidates might consider (if they are to effectively reach out to the state’s independent voters). Besides talking national politics to a group of