steve bachrach

These student-generated editorial topics were directly inspired by student participation in the Fall 2010 California Mid-Term Elections.

2 weeks after the polls close, students in the class look back and reflect on what they've learned and how their views on politics (at least California politics) have evolved as a result of their immersion in the 2010 midterm election.

After analyzing the varied menu of Propositions on the California ballot this November, students agreed that one stood out in their minds: Proposition 23, which seeks to suspend implementation of Assembly Bill 32, a law passed in 2006 that imposes fines on major polluters in o ...more

After a careful analysis of the relative merits of the Democratic and Republican party candidates in this year's gubernatorial election (see previous threads on each candidate) the class has endorsed Jerry Brown's candidacy and will be posting regular updates on positions, pol ...more