Californians: You Need to Vote! (AKA Kat's Handy Voter Guide)
First things first: if you aren't already registered to vote or if you need to re-register, you have until next Monday.
Even though it's not a big candidate election year there are some really significant measures on the ballot. I am not going to go into all of the reasons that you should vote, just one: voter turnout is most likely going to be really low, and the organizations that have been most successful recently in getting voters to the polls are really conservative churches. Do you really want those people legislating your life?
Of particular interest to me:
Proposition 73: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of a Minor's Pregnancy.
Vote NO!!
The others:
Proposition 74: Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal.
Proposition 75: Public Employee Union Dues. Restrictions on Political Contributions. Employee Consent Requirement.
Proposition 76: State Spending and School Finding Limits.
Proposition 77: Redistricting.
Proposition 78: Discounts on Prescription Drugs.
Proposition 79: Prescription Drug Discounts.
Proposition 80: Regulation of Electric Service Providers.
If you need a little help sorting out the arguments, links to analyses from your political party of choice:
Greens
Libertarians (AKA crazies ;) )
Peace and Freedom
Democrats
Republicans
Even though it's not a big candidate election year there are some really significant measures on the ballot. I am not going to go into all of the reasons that you should vote, just one: voter turnout is most likely going to be really low, and the organizations that have been most successful recently in getting voters to the polls are really conservative churches. Do you really want those people legislating your life?
Of particular interest to me:
Proposition 73: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of a Minor's Pregnancy.
Vote NO!!
The others:
Proposition 74: Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal.
Proposition 75: Public Employee Union Dues. Restrictions on Political Contributions. Employee Consent Requirement.
Proposition 76: State Spending and School Finding Limits.
Proposition 77: Redistricting.
Proposition 78: Discounts on Prescription Drugs.
Proposition 79: Prescription Drug Discounts.
Proposition 80: Regulation of Electric Service Providers.
If you need a little help sorting out the arguments, links to analyses from your political party of choice:
Greens
Libertarians (AKA crazies ;) )
Peace and Freedom
Democrats
Republicans