Drew Phelps, Author at GV Wire

Bolton’s Close Ties to Anti-Muslim Group Raise Concerns

March 27, 2018

John Bolton, President Trump’s new national security advisor, is surrounded by controversy. However, Lee Fang writes that, among the criticisms put forth, he is surprised that Bolton’s work with a think tank...

photo of Fresno City College outdoor hallway

Gov. Brown Ignores Higher Ed Crisis: Walters

Drew Phelps

March 27, 2018

In his March 25 CALmatters column, Dan Walters uses a long-shot bill in the Legislature to highlight one of his favorite topics: California’s struggling and contentious higher education system. Walters focus...

What Happened To Perea’s Campaign Funds? Given to Local Charities.

Drew Phelps

March 23, 2018

This week a former California insurance commissioner hopeful emptied his campaign account. Why is this newsworthy? Because Henry T. Perea disbursed the last $622,471 in his campaign account to a variety o...

Nunes Challenger Janz Reports Huge February Campaign Haul

Drew Phelps

March 22, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Janz’ campaign smashed expectations for fundraising in February, according to filing reports from the Democrat-exclusive ActBlue PAC. Janz, facing a strong fundraise...

Women in Saudi Arabia walk through city.

’60 Minutes’ Blew Its Big Chance to Grill Saudi Prince

Drew Phelps

March 22, 2018

The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to the United States has made headlines throughout the country. In anticipation of Salman’s first visit to America, CBS’s “60 Minutes” aired his...

Is New York Times Making War With Iran More Likely?

Drew Phelps

March 21, 2018

In a piece published recently in The Intercept, professor and author Robert Wright details how American media outlets, and “more reliable” groups like think tanks, often ignore a key value known as cognitive em...

The Politics of Why Congressional Democrats Scuttled Shasta Dam Expansion

Drew Phelps

March 20, 2018

As California’s lakes and reservoirs brace for potentially massive amounts of rainfall, debates have raged in Congress over expanding the largest reservoir in the Golden State. Leaders in Congress are rushin...

Republicans Play Game Better Than Dems, June Will Show Results: Walters

Drew Phelps

March 16, 2018

In his March 14 CALmatters column, Dan Walters outlines the intricacies of California’s unique top-two primary system and discusses how it can be an aid to either party, depending on the election’s circumstance...

Unconstitutional War in Yemen Faces Uncertain Senate Vote

Drew Phelps

March 16, 2018

At the end of February, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators proposed a resolution to end American military support of Saudi Arabian forces in the brutal war in Yemen. The war in Yemen has been raging since 2...

Housing Crisis is Huge Test for California’s Next Governor: Walters

Drew Phelps

March 13, 2018

In his latest CALmatters column, Dan Walters discusses the recent gubernatorial debate focused on that state’s “most serious policy issue:” housing. Walters notes the predictable deviation between the Democr...

Man Walks Into a Bar. Leaves $3K Tip for Beer Before COVID Closure.

Vice President Stops at Lemoore Navy Base, Says Trump Reversed ‘Hollowed Out’ Military

Newsom Calls Textbooks “Racket,” Proposes Money to Create Free Ones

County Hits Goal of 3,000 COVID Vaccinations in a Day. More Sites Coming On Line.

Fresno Homeless Efforts Lack 'Clear Strategic Plan' says Grand Jury

How California’s Budget Depends on Staggering Wealth Gap

Community Medical Centers Halting All Elective Surgeries by January 1

Who Will Pay for All of California’s Unemployment Fraud?

To Take the Most Relaxing Bath Ever, Add Some Healthy Tips

Expansion Could Bring Football Back to WAC at FCS Level

Brain Power: DeChambeau Dissects What Went Wrong at Masters

Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw Call for American Unity on New Duet

Despite the Distancing, Making a Connection This Holiday Could Save a Life

Newsom Calls Textbooks “Racket,” Proposes Money to Create Free Ones

Being Indian American Today: Kamala Harris as Vice President Is a Huge Step Forward in Our National Journey

How California’s Budget Depends on Staggering Wealth Gap

LIVE: GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

Trump, on Tape, Presses GA. Official to 'Find' Him Votes

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Trump Says He’ll ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Hold on to Presidency

Drew Phelps

Bolton’s Close Ties to Anti-Muslim Group Raise Concerns

Gov. Brown Ignores Higher Ed Crisis: Walters

What Happened To Perea’s Campaign Funds? Given to Local Charities.

Nunes Challenger Janz Reports Huge February Campaign Haul

’60 Minutes’ Blew Its Big Chance to Grill Saudi Prince

Is New York Times Making War With Iran More Likely?

The Politics of Why Congressional Democrats Scuttled Shasta Dam Expansion

Republicans Play Game Better Than Dems, June Will Show Results: Walters

Unconstitutional War in Yemen Faces Uncertain Senate Vote

Housing Crisis is Huge Test for California’s Next Governor: Walters

Author Drew Phelps