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Great news. A California Court of Appeal has invalidated California's lethal injection protocol because the state failed to comply with the state's Administrative Procedure Act. The decision (pdf format) in Morales v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, holds that the State' lethal injection protocol, "STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAN QUENTIN OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE NUMBER ...
DailyKos (California) - Fri 7:08 p.m. - 5 clicks 
OK, on a late deadline here at work, so this is probably it for the day. Flashlight - Parliament Big Heartbreak - The Rosebuds I Want You (She's So Heavy) - The Beatles Young Liars - TV On The Radio The Sound Of Settling - Death Cab For Cutie C'mere - Interpol First of the Gang To Die - Morrissey I May Just Have To Murder James Blunt - Mitch Soft Serve (live) - Soul Coughing Th...
D-Day - Fri 5:49 p.m. - 8 clicks
With Jim DeMint (KKK-SC) breathing down his neck-- demanding the Republican Senate caucus put term limits on leadership jobs, a proposal that failed but caused tremendous rancor inside the caucus-- Mitch McConnell reiterated what his #2, Jon Kyl, has already declared-- that the GOP will filibuster anything and everything they don't like. He sent Harry Reid a threatening letter and got every ...
Down With Tyranny - Fri 4:25 p.m. - 31 clicks
Here's a great article about how California's field operation helped Barack Obama win the Presidency. It hasn't been much remarked-upon in the traditional media, but I was fairly involved in this operation and I've mentioned some of the details before. The Obama campaign's directive to the California operation was simple: keep up a presence but don't spend money. Fewer than 20 paid staff me...
D-Day - Fri 4:25 p.m. - 7 clicks
This job didn't work as well as he might have hoped, so Governor Schwarzenegger is already looking ahead, reportedly having conversations with Barack Obama's team about a potential appointment down the road, according to the Los Angeles Times. Obama told Arnold he was going to buff up at the White House and needed some help; the Governor responded that he wanted the President-elect to coach him i...
California Majority Report - Fri 4:25 p.m. - 8 clicks
Environmental champion, Representative Henry Waxman (D-Los Angeles) ousted Rep. John Dingell (D-General Motors) from his longtime post as Chairman to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (The New York Times article is worth a read). This is a huge win for the environment and opens the doors for rapid action on dealing with climate change [...]...
California League of Conservation Voters - Fri 9:20 a.m. - 9 clicks
We figured that when Darrell Steinberg assumed the leadership post in the Senate, there would be less accommodation and more risk-taking from the Democratic caucus. Well, this potential deal floated in today's LA Times would certainly fit that description. State lawmakers began moving toward a deal this week to close California's deficit with the help of steeper car fees that would cost many ...
D-Day - Fri 8:26 a.m. - 9 clicks
The vote difference between Hannah-Beth Jackson and Tony Strickland in recent days has decreased from 2,141 votes to 1,721 with Strickland still very much in the lead. Here's what the table looks like with Santa Barbara counting 2,000 provisional ballots and HBJ gaining 65% of that vote. (Click to Enlarge) Can Hannah-Beth catch up at this point? HBJ's campaign sent out a nice email today...
BlogaBarbara - Fri 12:24 a.m. - 13 clicks
Our good friend and fellow librarian activist Anna Daniels has sent a letter to the San Diego City Council and we post it in its entirety below. Anna also sent a special note to the residents of Ocean Beach. Here’s the note: Ocean Beach Library Supporters: I know that it is a palatable solution at the [...]...
OB Rag - Thu 6:07 p.m. - 12 clicks
I've got a good first task for Henry Waxman in his new perch at the House Energy and Commerce Committee; deal with the lawlessness at the EPA. First they have steadfastly refused to regulate global warming pollution despite a Supreme Court order to do so. More recently, they are set hazardous new air quality rules : The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing new air-quality rules that ...
D-Day - Thu 5:44 p.m. - 14 clicks
Rick Nadeau 1944-2008We just heard the very sad news. Rick Nadeau, best of friends, writer for the OB Rag, intellectual par excellence, just passed today, at 12:45pm PST. Rick had been fighting cancer for the past two years, and today took his last breath while in the arms of his love and wife, Diana, at [...]...
OB Rag - Thu 1:47 p.m. - 14 clicks
See a revised (better) version of this post at Speak Out California I want to caution about the use of the word "they" in current policy debates. How we understand a problem has huge implications... ...
Seeing the Forest - Thu 1:26 p.m. - 2 clicks
If you want to know why Speaker Karen Bass is talking very loudly about a federal bailout for California, you just have to read the local papers. The Merced Sen-Star : At Tuesday’s board meeting Superintendent Terry Brace explained the district will lose $3.5 million under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget plan. If that passes, the district’s three percent reserve will be pushed ...
D-Day - Thu 8:22 a.m. - 15 clicks
I guess Henry Waxman, a key ally to Nancy Pelosi, wouldn't have made the move to unseat John Dingell if he didn't count the votes . Rep. Henry Waxman (Calif.) has ousted Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (Mich.), as Democratic lawmakers voted 137-122 Thursday morning to hand the gavel of the powerhouse panel to its second-ranking member. This, more than anything, could be the biggest ...
D-Day - Thu 8:22 a.m. - 13 clicks
I should just do a daily roundup of this or something. So Penny Pritzker is likely to be the Secretary of Commerce. Her experience appears to be that 1) she's rich and 2) she's Barack Obama's friend. Well, OK. Doesn't much thrill me. However, Janet Napolitano at Homeland Security is an excellent choice. We lose a governorship (the next in line in Arizona is a Republican), and the popular...
D-Day - Thu 8:01 a.m. - 10 clicks
Is that Sen. Barbara Boxer finishing up preparations for the Dem Senate caucus's "Welcome Back, Joe" bash? by Ken A n online list colleague was venting suspicion as to the absolute solidarity of our friend Senator Lieberman now that he's been so happily restored to the bosom of the Senate Democratic caucus. Specifically, he was casting doubt as to our Joe's absolute reliability ...
Down With Tyranny - Wed 9:20 p.m. - 52 clicks
Ocean Beach residents demonstrate in support of keeping the libraries open -- foot of Newport Ave. --------- Nov. 15, 2008 (photo: Patty Jones/OB Rag Friends of OB Library Present Petitions With 1200 Signatures Against Its Closure SAN DIEGO, CA. Late this afternoon, the San Diego City Council delayed any decision on Mayor Jerry Sander’s budget cutting proposals [...]...
OB Rag - Wed 7:02 p.m. - 12 clicks
Just broke across MSNBC and other nets. The California Supreme Court (the same one who made Gay Marriage legal in May of this year) has agreed to hear challenges to the just passed Prop 8. ...
DailyKos (California) - Wed 7:01 p.m. - 14 clicks
I am not optimistic about the challenge to Prop 8. Today, the California Supreme Court voted 6-1 to review the validity of Prop 8. The sole dissenting judge was Justice Kennard. The press release is here. As you will recall, the California Marriage Cases were decided by a bare 4-3 majority. Justice Kennard was in the majority there, along with Chief Justice George, and Ju...
DailyKos (California) - Wed 7:01 p.m. - 15 clicks
We now know the California Supreme Court is going to take the case to strike Proposition 8. If they do, wonderful. If they don't, we need to recall them. As of today, there is no PAC filed with the California Secretary of State (according to my search) to work on this potential recall. Please join me on a conference call at 5 PST to organize this campaign now. (And hope we don't need it) ...
DailyKos (California) - Wed 7:01 p.m. - 10 clicks
Waxman! Today, the House Steering Committee voted 25-22 endorsing Los Angeles Congressman Henry Waxman to become the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has been chaired by Congressman John Dingell for 28 years. Dingell, who is from Michigan, has been a big defender of the Auto Industry and has time and again [...]...
California League of Conservation Voters - Wed 7:01 p.m. - 13 clicks
Proposition 8 was a "vote of the people," but at issue before the California Supreme Court is the question of whether the people can amend the State Constitution to take away fundamental rights. According to the Los Angeles Times, justices are feeling pressure from all sides, with socially conservative groups threatening recalls. Governor Schwarzenegger, for his part, has weighed in on ...
California Majority Report - Wed 5:11 p.m. - 5 clicks
By a close 25-22 vote, the House Democratic Steering and Policy panel voted today to oust Michigan Rep. John Dingell as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and replace him with California Rep. Henry Waxman. Tomorrow, the entire House Democratic caucus votes to uphold or reject the recommendation. If this move stands, chalk it up as a win for California and a win for the environment...
California Majority Report - Wed 5:11 p.m. - 6 clicks
Yes, no less august a personality than Alan Keyes, presidential candidate for the American Independent Party in 2008, has filed a lawsuit in California to stop the state from declaring its electoral votes for Obama challenging the legitimacy of his citizenship. You have to love Keyes for the political farce he provides to all Americans in such historic election. Here is the article ...
DailyKos (California) - Wed 11:31 a.m. - 14 clicks
I'm pleased to announce that Thursday night Bilerico Project be hosting a liveblog with Kate Kendell, Nadine Smith and Barbara McCullough-Jones. We'll kick things off at 7pm EST. The three women led the efforts to defeat marriage amendments in California, Florida and Arizona. Kate and Nadine are Bilerico Project contributors and Barbara is a frequent guest poster. The...
DailyKos (California) - Wed 11:31 a.m. - 22 clicks
Now that the Supreme Court of California is inundated with requests to take up the several worthwhile challenges to Prop 8, the forces behind inequality have issued the ultimate threat to the sitting Justices: recall . ...
DailyKos (California) - Tue 11:40 p.m. - 13 clicks
One would think that after Obama’s big win, I’d have nothing else to criticize. However, I was disappointed in the people of California for voting to ban same-sex marriage. While I’m not personally vested in this issue (I’m not gay, I know few people who are, and none of them live in California), I feel that there are some things that need to be said. ...
DailyKos (California) - Tue 11:40 p.m. - 12 clicks
The candy store paupers lie to the share holders They're crossing their fingers they pay the truth makers The balance sheet is breaking up the sky So Im caught at the junction still waiting for... ...
Seeing the Forest - Tue 5:09 p.m. - 15 clicks
A million dollars here, a million dollars there, pretty soon it adds up to real money. We know that California faces a serious budget crisis and that K-12 and higher education will face severe... Educational Justice - stuff about teaching, thinking, parenting, social justice, desegregation, economic justice, music, creativity, and building progressive movements for social justice and education...
Educational Justice - Tue 5:09 p.m. - 23 clicks
Yesterday Governor Arnold Schwarzanegger issued Executive Order S-14-08 which pushes California further out in front on the issue of renewable energy development. For all his faults (and they are many) Arnold is a strong advocate for renewable energy development and this executive order is a continuation of his committment. "I am proposing we set the most aggressive target in the nat...
DailyKos (California) - Tue 4:25 p.m. - 17 clicks
Dan Lungren (R-CA) Inside the Beltway conventional wisdom states that any member of the House winning their last election with under 55% is vulnerable the following election cycle. Even with it's incredibly gerrymandered districts-- gerrymandered for the protection of incumbents of both corrupt parties-- there were more close calls for California incumbents than there have been in many year...
Down With Tyranny - Mon 11:01 p.m. - 56 clicks
