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Sensible opinions on the California ballot propositions since 1980 by Pete Stahl | ![]() |
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![]() Home Read the ratings: Prop. 14 - NO Prop. 15 - YES Prop. 16 - YES Prop. 17 - YES Prop. 18 - YES Prop. 19 - NO Prop. 20 - NO Prop. 21 - YES Prop. 22 - NO Prop. 23 - NO Prop. 24 - YES Prop. 25 - YES Election resources About the author Best of Pete Rates Past results Contact Pete Previous elections: November 2020 March 2020 November 2018 June 2018 November 2016 June 2016 November 2014 June 2014 November 2012 June 2012 November 2010 June 2010 May 2009 November 2008 June 2008 February 2008 November 2006 June 2006 November 2005 November 2004 March 2004 more... |
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![]() The Big Ballot
November's election will be huge, with a lengthy ballot to match. Of course there's the presidential election. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for California voters. We will also see contests for Congress, state legislature, many city councils and school boards, and local ballot measures. And there will be a dozen statewide propositions, on topics as varied as property taxes, affirmative action, rent control, gig worker classification, and criminal justice. As I have since 1980, I've published my ratings of the California propositions. Please take a look and share with your friends. You may agree or disagree, but you'll come away better informed. Happy voting, p.s.: I am no longer using Facebook to promote this site. I cannot reconcile my commitment to level-headed, factual analysis with Facebookâs corrosive behavior in politics. You can read about this behavior elsewhere; in brief, Facebook traps users in polarized bubbles, pushes discourse to the extremes, distributes misinformation and propaganda, and is the primary platform for foreign interference in U.S. elections. I cannot, in good conscience, participate in a medium that behaves so destructively and irresponsibly. I wish you all the best this year. Wear your masks. And happy voting! |