In The News 
Overturning Proposition 8: In 2010 or 2012?
When Prop 8 opponents began gearing up to place their own counter-initiative on next year's ballot, fissures began appearing.
Domestic partnerships under attack
It's generally agreed that the two most liberal regions of the country are along the Northeast corridor and on the West Coast. But in recent years, the two areas have certainly diverged when it comes to gay marriage - and it may have something to do with the initiative system.
Move afoot to change California’s constitution
As the perpetual state of legislative deadlock seems to drag on year after year in Sacramento, a movement is growing in the rest of the state to establish a constitutional convention to rewrite parts of California's constitution and put an end to that deadlock.
Is Marijuana the Answer to California’s Budget Woes?
Democratic state assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced legislation that would let California regulate and tax the sale of marijuana
California Budget Crisis Brings Prop. 13 Critics to the Fore
Several groups, including the nonprofit California Tax Reform, and a campaign recently started by San Francisco Assessor Phil Ting, are leading a charge to change Proposition 13 to extract more taxes from commercial property owners
Consultants prefer 2012 Prop 8 repeal
Several consultants approached by Marc Solomon, Equality California's marriage director, have indicated the community should try to repeal Prop 8 in 2012, which would allow for enough time to sway a majority of voters and raise the money needed to win.
Bill is a start in reforming initiative process
Sen. Ellen Corbett's SB34 would make it a misdemeanor to pay or receive money based on the number of signatures collected.
Reformers: No Marijuana Legalization In California This Year…Ballot Measure In 2010?
While reformers have seen the profile of medical marijuana and overall pot legalization raised in 2009, they don't expect the California measure to pass this year.
Old Anti-Immigrant Ideas, Much Like Bruce Willis, Die Hard
Without an ounce of originality, tired old anti-immigrant groups are once again joining forces to exploit California’s bad economy and scapegoat the Golden State’s immigrant population.
California given ‘F’ for its initiative process
California is one of 24 states that allow direct legislating via initiative petition and it's been given an "F" grade for the integrity of its initiative process.
