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Portrait of CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters
Dan Walters,
CalMatters Commentary

Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers. He has written more than 9,000 columns about the state and its politics and is the founding editor of the “California Political Almanac.” Dan has also been a frequent guest on national television news shows, commenting on California issues and policies.

Stories by Dan Walters

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A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.

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Israeli Military Kills Three Palestinian Men in Gaza, Health Officials Say

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