2008 Election Coverage
The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate. ~ Thomas Jefferson
Information to help you decide, plus all the latest election updates from the KXJZ News team.
In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss recent news from Sourth Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R).
If you've never heard of Bettye LaVette, the soul singer who belted out "A Change Is Gonna Come" with Jon Bon Jovi at the Inauguration Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan 18., you may be wondering why.
Although many Americans heard Barack Obama's inauguration speech, they probably weren't listening for plyptotons and catachresis — but Geoff Nunberg was.
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Fri Oct 31, 2008 — The statewide ballot measure that would make same-sex marriages illegal is gaining ground as Election Day nears.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 — If you’ve never given much thought to how the eggs ended up in your omelet, proposition two will probably change that. The ballot measure would set first-in-the-nation restrictions for how egg-laying hens lare housed.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 — Proposition 9 supporters say it expands the legal rights of crime victims. But opponents argue it threatens money for schools and social services.
Thu Oct 16, 2008 — Proposition Eight on California’s November ballot is one of the wilder political battles being fought this campaign season. The measure would ban same sex marriage in the state.
Wed Oct 15, 2008 — Next month, voters will cast ballots on two measures that could have a major impact on California's overcrowded prisons.
Tue Oct 14, 2008 — Proposition 12 on the upcoming November ballot would replenish the money in a veteran’s home loan program that’s been funded by California voters since the 1920’s. But one critic says those loans should be limited.
Mon Oct 13, 2008 — Proposition 3 would give children’s hospitals almost $1 billion in bond money for what supporters call much needed capital improvements. But, critics say in this economic crisis the state can’t afford anymore debt.
Thu Oct 9, 2008 — Imagine zipping from Los Angeles to San Francisco in under three hours on a super fast train. You’ll be asked to vote on whether the state should make a ten billion dollar down payment on the first high speed rail system in the country.
Thu Oct 9, 2008 — California voters will decide the fate of two alternative energy proposals on the November 4th ballot.
Wed Oct 8, 2008 — You vote in one state Assembly District—but your neighbor votes in another. Ever wonder why?
Tue Oct 7, 2008 — For the third time California voters will decide if parental notification is required for a teenage girl to have an abortion. Proposition 4 supporters say it would protect young girls. But critics say it would put them in danger.
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