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Editorial – Voting by Mail: Enhances Democracy? Not if Votes Aren’t Counted
By Assemblyman Joel Anderson Any registered voter may vote by vote-by-mail ballot. Rather than go to the polls to cast a ballot on election-day, you may apply for a vote-by-mail
Editorial – My Position on the Financial Crisis
By Bob Hamilton It’s not surprising that the American people are against the $700 billion financial rescue plan, which was rejected by Congress on Monday. We’ve seen this movie before,
EDITORIAL – ARNOLD “SWEENEY TODD” Schwarzenegger:
Governor Vetoes Health Reforms, Terminates Consumer Protection Bills By Senator Sheila Kuehl On September 30, the Governor finished wielding his veto pen and, in one sweeping move, eliminated virtually every
EDITORIAL – PICKIN’ ON PICKENS’ PLAN
By Ken Sobel It’s impossible to turn on the TV or radio lately without being barraged by T. Boone Pickens presenting his ambitious plan to save the world from global
EDITORIAL – STICK-EM UP AMERICA!
by Jeeni Criscenzo October 1, 2008 (San Diego) – Once again, our president is badgering Congress to hurry up and approve his plan or something terrible will happen-this time, he’s
EDITORIAL – FOLLOW THE MONEY
Who would spend $14,300 to win a little rural election? Big dollars can drown out the voices of Campo community members By Billie Jo Jannen When was the last time
Editorial: Where is the Liberty Going?
The Loss of Freedom and the Slide towards Tyranny By Michael Benoit What is tyranny? October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) – It is the taking control of your
EDITORIAL – BLUETOOTH BLUES
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) Legislators who voted to ban cell phone usage while driving obviously never tried communicating via a a hands-free device while
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Editorial – Voting by Mail: Enhances Democracy? Not if Votes Aren’t Counted
By Assemblyman Joel Anderson Any registered voter may vote by vote-by-mail ballot. Rather than go to the polls to cast a ballot on election-day, you may apply for a vote-by-mail
Editorial – My Position on the Financial Crisis
By Bob Hamilton It’s not surprising that the American people are against the $700 billion financial rescue plan, which was rejected by Congress on Monday. We’ve seen this movie before,
EDITORIAL – ARNOLD “SWEENEY TODD” Schwarzenegger:
Governor Vetoes Health Reforms, Terminates Consumer Protection Bills By Senator Sheila Kuehl On September 30, the Governor finished wielding his veto pen and, in one sweeping move, eliminated virtually every
EDITORIAL – PICKIN’ ON PICKENS’ PLAN
By Ken Sobel It’s impossible to turn on the TV or radio lately without being barraged by T. Boone Pickens presenting his ambitious plan to save the world from global
EDITORIAL – STICK-EM UP AMERICA!
by Jeeni Criscenzo October 1, 2008 (San Diego) – Once again, our president is badgering Congress to hurry up and approve his plan or something terrible will happen-this time, he’s
EDITORIAL – FOLLOW THE MONEY
Who would spend $14,300 to win a little rural election? Big dollars can drown out the voices of Campo community members By Billie Jo Jannen When was the last time
Editorial: Where is the Liberty Going?
The Loss of Freedom and the Slide towards Tyranny By Michael Benoit What is tyranny? October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) – It is the taking control of your
EDITORIAL – BLUETOOTH BLUES
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) Legislators who voted to ban cell phone usage while driving obviously never tried communicating via a a hands-free device while