Editor and contributing author for IVN. B.A. in Government from Claremont McKenna College. Born and raised in San Diego. Registered Independent who leans libertarian on most issues.
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According to Wolfgang Knorr, of the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol, the fraction of atmospheric carbon dioxide has not increased in the last 160 years. His findings, published in the Geophysical Research Letters, appear to contradict the climate consensus on CO2 emission levels, often viewed as
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One of the world's most accurate trends forecasters is predicting the rise of a viable 3rd party by 2012. Gerald Celente, of the Trends Research Institute is making some dire predictions for 2010 and 2012. Celente is considered a "Prophet of Doom" by many, but a
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Although California languishes near the bottom of the nation in educational performance, rays of hope are emerging. Two, new charter schools, Da Vinci Science High School and Da Vinci Design School, have launched innovative curriculums focusing on science, engineering, computers, and practical application in the humanities. Students build model roller
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Representing 20% of the state's electorate, Independents are the only growing bloc of voters in California. According to the latest poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), Independents could serve as a key indicator for next year's mid-term elections. Here are some of
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Individuals and businesses continue to flee the golden state. Last year, California lost another 98,000 residents, continuing a trend long in the making over the last decade. Even despite a housing crash and 10% nationwide unemployment, Californians are still leaving in droves. Many would argue that excessive regulation, high
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As California's economy continues to languish, China is becoming an economic powerhouse. According to official government estimates, China has likely overtaken Japan as the world's second largest economy. Just four years ago, China's economy passed Great Britain to become the world's fifth
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Although Governor Schwarzenegger is one of the very few Republicans supporting Democratic-led healthcare reform, he has issued a letter outlining a number of fiscal concerns to House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, and the California congressional delegation. With the golden state mired in yet another crushing budget deficit, here are his most
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According to a California-based think tank, politicians continue to skirt campaign finance laws to raise millions of dollars. According to LA's Center for Governmental Studies, legal defense funds, inaugural and leadership committees, donations to favored charities, political party contributions and reimbursed travel expenses are among the "tricks
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Governor Schwarzenegger is demanding $8 billion in federal aid, or else he promises to enact massive cuts to a $21 billion budget deficit. Both Schwarzenegger and Senate President Pro Tem, Darrell Steinberg, are lobbying the Federal Government for billions to plug yet another monolithic state budget gap. The Governor is
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Not your typical Republican, John Dennis is adopting an unorthodox strategy in his bid to unseat Speaker Nancy Pelosi in next year's congressional mid-terms. Many political pundits would consider his campaign a long shot, especially in the more liberal domain of San Francisco, but rising voter discontent and
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A new poll and multiple op-eds are placing the 2010 Top Two Open Primary ballot initiative in the spotlight. The latest Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) poll revealed that 47% of likely voters consider the Top Two Primary to be a very important issue on next year's
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Many in the GOP are calling for a return to the era of Reagan's fiscal conservatism, but do they have the right man? Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity constantly tout themselves as "Reagan conservatives", and in the 2007-2008 primaries, the GOP presidential candidates frequently mentioned Reagan