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| Author | : Narda Zacchino |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2016-08-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1250100895 |
An in-depth look at California's remarkable 21st century turnaround, focusing on the role played by the state government under Jerry Brown. In the most economically important state in the country—and the 7th largest economy in the world—a political revolution of historic importance has occurred which has not been sufficiently covered by the media. In the state where the Reagan Revolution was born, there has recently occurred a remarkable progressive revolution under the leadership of another governor, four-term Democrat Jerry Brown. Over the past several decades, as it has evolved from a red state to solid blue, California has boldly reinvigorated the notion that government is not a dirty word but rather an instrument for uniting people and improving their lives. From raising taxes on those with annual incomes over $250,000, to shifting money toward the schools in low-income communities, from seeking environmental alliances with other countries to limit climate change, to the rejection of militaristic solutions to illegal immigration, California has been a laboratory of innovation. Californians have rejected the "race to the bottom" right-wing philosophy that catapulted conservative politics in recent years. That model of endorsing privatization, deregulation, reductions in government spending, and a tax system that disproportionately favors the wealthy, is exemplified by conservative governors and rejected by the pragmatic liberal Jerry Brown. In California Comeback, award-winning journalist Narda Zacchino, who has covered California politics for over three decades, clearly lays out the history of California's initial experiments with progressivism under Brown, its swing to the right under Reagan, near financial collapse under Schwarzenegger, and recent return to stability—bulwarked but the progressive policies made possible by the second coming of Jerry Brown. This progressive mindset, forged in the crucible of the tumultuous last half century, is California's true contribution not only to the country, but to the world.
| Author | : Sy Montgomery |
| Publisher | : Clarion Books |
| Total Pages | : 101 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0544816536 |
Award-winning and best-selling author Sy Montgomery turns her talents to the story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction.
| Author | : Narda Zacchino |
| Publisher | : Heyday Books |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2018-01-20 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 9781597144506 |
"California's reputation as a deep blue bastion of liberal ideology obscures the thirty-one years of conservative Republican governance that bookended Brown's initial stint as governor (1975-1983). Ronald Reagan prepped for his presidency in the eight years preceding Brown, who was followed by three Republicans and one Democrat (soon recalled). The state had steered stutteringly rightward until voters had had enough of conservative mantra and returned Brown to office in 2010. By espousing fiscal pragmatism and liberal social policies -- rigorous environmental protections, humane immigration policies, and voter-approved increases in taxes -- the $27 billion deficit was erased and a new model emerged, enabling California to recover vigorously. This book presents California as a test case for the rest of the country, resoundingly answering the question of how a multicultural, democratic, and postindustrial society facing near collapse endures to become the world's sixth-largest economy"--Back of cover.
| Author | : Larry N. Gerston |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 137 |
| Release | : 2022-08-02 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1000622932 |
California went through a political earthquake of sorts when the state recalled Governor Gray Davis in 2003. In 2021, the state faced another political turning point with the threatened recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. Less than two years after Newsom’s overwhelming election victory, more than two million Californians signed on to the recall effort, hoping to expel him from office in a special election. How could such a monumental turnabout be possible? Normally, the political headwinds would be much too strong for a movement to oust a governor who had decisively vanquished his opponent. But--with the COVID-19 pandemic dominating every aspect of society, including politics--these weren’t normal times. Organizing a recall election is a demanding enterprise: it takes abundant political energy, tremendous amounts of anger with the status quo, and mounds of money. Yet, for the second time in less than two decades, such wheels were set in motion. What is it that makes California so dynamic yet so fragile? This book explains that paradox and, in the process, enlightens readers about the recall process, the challenges of federalism, and the pitfalls of direct democracy. It examines the underlying conditions that expose a state with poorly linked institutions, a bitterly divided society, and a governor who had to act under nearly impossible conditions, demonstrating his strengths and vulnerabilities along the way. It’s a story that could happen only in California, a state with a history of "only" stories. Designed to be useful in a variety of college courses, this book is the first to unveil the Newsom backstory and will appeal to pundits and politicos as well as interested general readers.
| Author | : California. Legislature. Assembly |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1866 |
| Release | : 1942 |
| Genre | : California |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Brian G. Shellum |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2024-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1496239911 |
Brian G. Shellum follows the experiences of Captain Charles Young and the Ninth Cavalry in California, from life at the Presidio of San Francisco to summers patrolling Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks to missions training with the California National Guard.
| Author | : Brian P. Janiskee |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 171 |
| Release | : 2023-08-15 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1538184311 |
A readable and thought-provoking textbook designed to introduce students to California politics, the updated sixth edition of Democracy in California explains the Golden State’s governmental institutions and how their dynamics affect the lives of Californians. Brian P. Janiskee, Ken Masugi, and Christina G. Villegas examine California history, political traditions, and political character, covering a range of topics from California’s constitution and development to the branches of government and local political systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and campaigns, Janiskee, Masugi, and Villegas demonstrate that the state’s diverse population affects all levels of politics and government.
| Author | : David Vogel |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2018-05-15 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1400889596 |
A political history of environmental policy and regulation in California, from the Gold Rush to the present Over the course of its 150-year history, California has successfully protected its scenic wilderness areas, restricted coastal oil drilling, regulated automobile emissions, preserved coastal access, improved energy efficiency, and, most recently, addressed global climate change. How has this state, more than any other, enacted so many innovative and stringent environmental regulations over such a long period of time? The first comprehensive look at California's history of environmental leadership, California Greenin' shows why the Golden State has been at the forefront in setting new environmental standards, often leading the rest of the nation. From the establishment of Yosemite, America's first protected wilderness, and the prohibition of dumping gold-mining debris in the nineteenth century to sweeping climate- change legislation in the twenty-first, David Vogel traces California's remarkable environmental policy trajectory. He explains that this pathbreaking role developed because California had more to lose from environmental deterioration and more to gain from preserving its stunning natural geography. As a result, citizens and civic groups effectively mobilized to protect and restore their state's natural beauty and, importantly, were often backed both by business interests and bystrong regulatory authorities. Business support for environmental regulation in California reveals that strict standards are not only compatible with economic growth but can also contribute to it. Vogel also examines areas where California has fallen short, particularly in water management and the state's dependence on automobile transportation. As environmental policy debates continue to grow more heated, California Greenin' demonstrates that the Golden State's impressive record of environmental accomplishments holds lessons not just for the country but for the world.
| Author | : Kenneth P. Miller |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0190077360 |
Texas and California are the leaders of Red and Blue America. As the nation has polarized, its most populous and economically powerful states have taken charge of the opposing camps. These states now advance sharply contrasting political and policy agendas and view themselves as competitors for control of the nation's future. Kenneth P. Miller provides a detailed account of the rivalry's emergence, present state, and possible future. First, he explores why, despite their many similarities, the two states have become so deeply divided. As he shows, they experienced critical differences in their origins and in their later demographic, economic, cultural, and political development. Second, he describes how Texas and California have constructed opposing, comprehensive policy models--one conservative, the other progressive. Miller highlights the states' contrasting policies in five areas--tax, labor, energy and environment, poverty, and social issues--and also shows how Texas and California have led the red and blue state blocs in seeking to influence federal policy in these areas. The book concludes by assessing two models' strengths, vulnerabilities, and future prospects. The rivalry between the two states will likely continue for the foreseeable future, because California will surely stay blue and Texas will likely remain red. The challenge for the two states, and for the nation as a whole, is to view the competition in a positive light and turn it to productive ends. Exploring one of the primary rifts in American politics, Texas vs. California sheds light on virtually every aspect of the country's political system.
| Author | : John H. Cox |
| Publisher | : Post Hill Press |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2023-11-14 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : |
In a time when American politics is at its lowest ebb, and when political leadership is notably absent across the ideological spectrum, one politician stands apart as a particularly unfortunate exemplar of everything that is wrong with our national leadership. Gavin Newsom. In this detailed and infuriating exposé of how big money has corrupted the political process at every level of society, businessman and philanthropist John Cox uses Newsom’s career to analyze how and why the system operates as it does. Politicians are bought and paid for by moneyed interests; media coverage is determined, first and foremost, by financial concerns; and the average citizen is fully disenfranchised from determining electoral or policy outcomes. And nowhere is this more evident—with tragic results—than in Gavin Newsom’s collapsing California. The cost of living is out of control; a homelessness epidemic is on the rise; there’s a shortage of housing, water, and energy; crime rates are at an all-time high; wildfires cause devastation at alarming rates each year; and high taxes make it nearly impossible to start a small business. We’re beginning to see these trends spread throughout the United States. As the old saying goes, “as goes California, so goes the nation.” Our system must be reformed. This book doesn’t just lay out the problems; it posits a workable and easy to implement solution that will work to get this country—and California—back on track. In The Newsom Nightmare, Cox deftly and succinctly provides an alternative that would, if implemented, put the American body politic back on solid ground.
