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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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