Coro CrossTalk - New Solutions for Reforming the Golden State

New Solutions for Reforming the Golden State Political observers and pundits alike agree that California's system of governance is broken and in need of serious repair-if not a complete overhaul. After almost a decade of budget crises, the recall of a Governor, an out-of-control initiative process and annual legislative impasses, what can Californians really do to bring about reform? Hear a lively discussion on what portends for 2010, perhaps one of California's most important elections-which incidentally marks the centennial of the election of Governor Hiram W. Johnson, the father of the California reform movement. NOTE: Anthony will be discussing the launch of his new internet application, SaveCali.net, which will among other activities convene the world's first "virtual constitutional convention" where anyone can participate in re-writing the California State Constitution by Twitter. Mark will be discussing his new book, co-authored with Joe Mathews of L.A. Times fame, California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How It Can Be Fixed, (University of California Press, June 2010). DATE: Friday, February 26, 2010 TIME: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: The California Endowment @ 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012. We'll be on the 2nd Floor in Conference Room A. WHO: Anthony Rubenstein - A oft-described "policy entrepreneur" with a unique perspective drawn from his experiences as a proponent and opponent of two of the most controversial and hard-fought ballot initiatives in recent memory (10 and 87) and Mark Paul, Senior scholar and Deputy Director of the California program at the New America Foundation, and a visiting scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley. Moderated by Edward Headington, Creator of Coro Crosstalk and Co-Host of Off the Presses Radio Show. MORE: Parking is hosted and a light lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend but space is limited so please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible to eheadington@coro.org. Video of the event will also be made available the following Monday.

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