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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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Super Bowl LX - Half-Time Show - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States - February 8, 2026 Bad Bunny performs during the halftime show (Reuters/Carlos Barria/File Photo)

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Trump vs Bad Bunny: A Super Bowl Feud with Possible Midterm Consequences

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York speaks to reporters in Queens on Feb. 4,2026. Mamdani has told organizers of a Feb. 25”Tax the Rich” rally that he is unlikely to attend because he does not want to antagonize Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Dave Sanders/ The New York Times)

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‘Tax the Rich’ Rally Is Expected to Draw a Big Crowd. But Not Mamdani.

Federal agents detain a man after a foot chase in Minneapolis, Jan.11, 2026. Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less. (David Guttenfelder/ The New York Times)

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Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down Though Essential Work Continues

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026. (Reuters/Patrick Doyle/File Photo)

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Canada Wants Iran Government Change, Increases Sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, walks during the meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. (Alex Brandon/Pool via Reuters)

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Rubio Casts US, the ‘Child of Europe’, as Critical Friend to Allies

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Fresno State Releases 2026 Football Schedule, Unveils New Pac-12 Flex Format

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