And one more: to follow the money behind California’s upcoming initiatives, go here: votersedge.org/california. (Another Maplight site.) Right now, the data shows that $18.3 million has been raised in support of Jerry Brown’s tax initiative (the largest amount comes from SEIU); $85,000 has been raised to fight against it. For the anti-death penalty initiative, $3.9 million has been raised in support, and $136,000 against. We are working on a story for our November issue about that convoluted issue (our national want of the death penalty, if only fair and humane).
A Proposed Work Requirement Exemption in Michigan Is Mired in Controversy
Critics say the legislation being put forth in Michigan will unfairly benefit rural white communities over the more urban black areas—but is that true?
