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Finished this the other day - _incredible_ research. Perfect for history nuts who want all the details
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Finished this the other day - _incredible_ research. Perfect for history nuts who want all the details
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The most intense parlor game in Sacramento right now is projecting who makes June’s Top Two gubernatorial primary: Not who will win, but if the Top Two could actually be two Republicans. @paulmitche11.bsky.social games it out:
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CA120: Twins - the 2026 governor simulator - Capitol Weekly
The most intense parlor game in Sacramento is that of projecting the composition of June’s Top Two gubernatorial primary. Not who among the dozen leading candidates will win, per se, but what will be ...
capitolweekly.net
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The most intense parlor game in Sacramento right now is projecting who makes June’s Top Two gubernatorial primary: Not who will win, but if the Top Two could actually be two Republicans. @paulmitche11.bsky.social games it out:
capitolweekly.net/ca120-top-tw...
capitolweekly.net/ca120-top-tw...
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9 major Dem candidates are splitting the blue vote - GOP candidates Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton have emerged as front runners in the Gov's race. @paulmitche11.bsky.social says they could capture the Top Two slots, shutting Dems out of the runoff
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February 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
9 major Dem candidates are splitting the blue vote - GOP candidates Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton have emerged as front runners in the Gov's race. @paulmitche11.bsky.social says they could capture the Top Two slots, shutting Dems out of the runoff
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
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When he signed SB 54 in 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom called it a "nation-leading" law fighting plastic pollution. Now, because of him, the law is in limbo. Here's how Californians can get it back on track.
Gavin Newsom's sweetheart deal for plastic pushers
The governor pushed an exemption that would undermine California's revolutionary law to phase out single-use packaging that's not being recycled or composted. It's not too late to get it back on track...
www.golden-state.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
When he signed SB 54 in 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom called it a "nation-leading" law fighting plastic pollution. Now, because of him, the law is in limbo. Here's how Californians can get it back on track.
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Political earthquake. Nithya Raman is running for mayor.
Not only does this pose a serious threat to Mayor Bass, but it reframes the June primary in a way that benefits down ballot progressives in other city races.
Not only does this pose a serious threat to Mayor Bass, but it reframes the June primary in a way that benefits down ballot progressives in other city races.
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Political earthquake. Nithya Raman is running for mayor.
Not only does this pose a serious threat to Mayor Bass, but it reframes the June primary in a way that benefits down ballot progressives in other city races.
Not only does this pose a serious threat to Mayor Bass, but it reframes the June primary in a way that benefits down ballot progressives in other city races.
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Props to NPR for leading the newscast w/ the president's racist post. But, c'mon...they're not false narratives. They're lies. Words matter (Once again, don't give me the 'but we don't know what he knows or is thinking.')
February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Props to NPR for leading the newscast w/ the president's racist post. But, c'mon...they're not false narratives. They're lies. Words matter (Once again, don't give me the 'but we don't know what he knows or is thinking.')
DSA candidate narrowly takes the primary in NJ 11 to replace Mikie Sherrill... vote split is reminiscent of the recent Sacto mayor's race primary, where Dr. Flo consolidated the left vote while McCarty, Pan and Hansen split the establishment vote.
Can Porter do the same in Gov's race?
Can Porter do the same in Gov's race?
February 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
DSA candidate narrowly takes the primary in NJ 11 to replace Mikie Sherrill... vote split is reminiscent of the recent Sacto mayor's race primary, where Dr. Flo consolidated the left vote while McCarty, Pan and Hansen split the establishment vote.
Can Porter do the same in Gov's race?
Can Porter do the same in Gov's race?
interesting that Bitcoin has lost almost half its value in six months... i wonder if this is a canary in the coal mine? I imagine people start selling off their bizarro currency when they start needing actual money.
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 AM
interesting that Bitcoin has lost almost half its value in six months... i wonder if this is a canary in the coal mine? I imagine people start selling off their bizarro currency when they start needing actual money.
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Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
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The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security. n.pr/4qAlWBj
Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
n.pr
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security. n.pr/4qAlWBj
Amazing to see what the folks at @calmatters.org have built! Fun Fact: we (Capitol Weekly) helped them get set up as a 501c3!
Very cool piece about a news organization on the ascent, and the guy who started it—David Lesher. calmatters.org/inside-the-n...
The man who built CalMatters into a respected, thriving California journalism institution
Co-founder Dave Lesher turned CalMatters into one of California’s most influential newsrooms — and launched new tools to make your government transparent
calmatters.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Amazing to see what the folks at @calmatters.org have built! Fun Fact: we (Capitol Weekly) helped them get set up as a 501c3!
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PODCAST: The race to replace
@governor.ca.gov has taken up most of CA’s political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and – potentially – a slew of Ballot Measures.
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
@governor.ca.gov has taken up most of CA’s political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and – potentially – a slew of Ballot Measures.
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
Beyond the Governor's Race - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: The race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom has taken up most of California's political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Gove...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
PODCAST: The race to replace
@governor.ca.gov has taken up most of CA’s political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and – potentially – a slew of Ballot Measures.
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
@governor.ca.gov has taken up most of CA’s political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and – potentially – a slew of Ballot Measures.
capitolweekly.net/beyond-the-g...
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The post-2030 redistricting fight could spell big trouble for Democrats
The post-2030 redistricting fight could spell big trouble for Democrats
Two early Electoral College projections show big shifts in the presidential battlefield.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The post-2030 redistricting fight could spell big trouble for Democrats
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Join me this Wednesday at 4 p.m. for a special forum with four leading candidates for California governor! I'll be talking climate and clean energy with Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell. Hosted by @envirovoters.bsky.social. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-fo...
Join me on Wednesday: A climate forum with California's next governor
I'm sitting down with Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell. Watch live on YouTube.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Join me this Wednesday at 4 p.m. for a special forum with four leading candidates for California governor! I'll be talking climate and clean energy with Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell. Hosted by @envirovoters.bsky.social. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-fo...
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Kamala Harris, @padilla.senate.gov @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & Rick Caruso have opted out of the governor’s race. @mattmahansj.bsky.social is the last notable potential candidate still waffling about getting in - how would his entry impact the race? Our experts expound
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Experts Expound: The Mahan Question - Capitol Weekly
Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla, Rob Bonta and Rick Caruso have all opted out of the governor's race. That leaves San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan as the last notable potential candidate still waffling about get...
capitolweekly.net
January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Kamala Harris, @padilla.senate.gov @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & Rick Caruso have opted out of the governor’s race. @mattmahansj.bsky.social is the last notable potential candidate still waffling about getting in - how would his entry impact the race? Our experts expound
capitolweekly.net/experts-expo...
capitolweekly.net/experts-expo...
Great piece.
“We have to try something different,” said a key city official behind the effort.
Sacramento is doubling down on tiny homes. Is it a bold move or a misguided one?
“We have to try something different,” said a key city official behind the effort.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Great piece.
Hard to believe this is where we are as a country. Try to imagine explaining this to James Madison
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Hard to believe this is where we are as a country. Try to imagine explaining this to James Madison
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This is one of those times when a journalist writes "casting doubt on" instead of just saying outright that a politician is failing to do the thing they promised to do. Happens all the time for no particularly good reason.
January 20, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This is one of those times when a journalist writes "casting doubt on" instead of just saying outright that a politician is failing to do the thing they promised to do. Happens all the time for no particularly good reason.
this is a little too spot-on for comfort
They are living in their own information environment and it's cooking their brains. It's like dealing with the only kid in class who still believes in Santa, except that he has a gun and will kill anyone who says that Santa isn't real.
January 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
this is a little too spot-on for comfort
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This is a cartoon about housing.
January 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
This is a cartoon about housing.
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A credulous media will be the death of the Republic
Why would Trump stop lying? It's worked for him so far.
Lying has helped him avoid almost all accountability as a sex predator.
Lying has made him billions.
Lying got him out of felonies that would put anyone else in prison.
Lying has made him so powerful that most media won't call his lies "lies."
Lying has helped him avoid almost all accountability as a sex predator.
Lying has made him billions.
Lying got him out of felonies that would put anyone else in prison.
Lying has made him so powerful that most media won't call his lies "lies."
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
A credulous media will be the death of the Republic
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Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
January 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
Americans always overestimate our involvement in Europe during WWII. For the record, US casualties in European theater were approximately 1-2% compared to Russian casualties. +/- 250K vs. +/- 25 million
January 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Americans always overestimate our involvement in Europe during WWII. For the record, US casualties in European theater were approximately 1-2% compared to Russian casualties. +/- 250K vs. +/- 25 million
That some Americans would revise the history of January 6 is no surprise - we taught the "Lost Cause" version of the Civil War in US schools for decades. "States Rights" my ass.
#January6 should be observed every year as a national day of mourning and remembrance, and a day to teach students and remind adults of the high principles and democratic ideals that this country stands for and should always -- always -- practice, against enemies foreign and domestic.
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
President Trump's "incoherent revisionist mythology of Jan. 6 has become an organizing policy commitment of his administration,” writes Jamie Raskin, the lead prosecutor in Trump’s second impeachment trial. nyti.ms/4q5Mxqb
President Trump's "incoherent revisionist mythology of Jan. 6 has become an organizing policy commitment of his administration,” writes Jamie Raskin, the lead prosecutor in Trump’s second impeachment trial. nyti.ms/4q5Mxqb
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
That some Americans would revise the history of January 6 is no surprise - we taught the "Lost Cause" version of the Civil War in US schools for decades. "States Rights" my ass.
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BREAKING: Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at 65, GOP officials say. His death reduces the party's control of the House to 218-213.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican seven-term U.S. congressman Doug LaMalfa of California has died, reducing the GOP's already narrow control of the House.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
BREAKING: Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at 65, GOP officials say. His death reduces the party's control of the House to 218-213.