Law scholars are questioning the constitutionality of California’s recall election process that Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing on Sept. 14. Read More at CapRadio
California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster
In a state with 40 million people, it’s entirely conceivable that a new California governor could be “elected” with fewer than 2 million votes given many expressing confusion about how the two-part ballot works or a lack of awareness that an election is even taking place. Read more at The Nation
California Recall System Must Be Reformed. It’s Bad for Taxpayers and, Some Say, Democracy.
UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and law professor Aaron Edlin say that California’s recall system “is not just nonsensical and undemocratic. It is unconstitutional.” Read more at Los Angeles Times
This 29-Year-Old YouTube Millionaire Has a Good Chance to Be the Next Governor of California
In an early August poll by Survey USA, 29-year-old Youtuber Kevin Paffrath had the most votes in the field of replacements, with 27%. The next six candidates are all Republicans. Read More at CNBC
How Every Child Can Thrive by Five
Seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers, highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five. Watch her video at TED
Analysis: Taliban Gives Investors Cause for Concern Beyond Afghanistan
The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is not only causing concern about that country's future but also about the impact on other countries in the region and their economies. Read More at Reuters
Zakaria: We Could Cut Carbon Emissions Tomorrow — If We Really Wanted To
Fareed Zakaria says that the only rational way to lower the use of fossil fuels is to make it more expensive. By imposing a carbon tax, everything that emits greenhouse gases becomes more costly and everything that is clean becomes more affordable. Read More at The Washington Post
Coming Soon For The Unvaccinated: A $50 Monthly Paycheck Deduction From Your Employer
Employers have offered gift cards, days off, cash and other incentives to convince their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 but some are now considering paycheck deductions for unvaccinated employees. Read More at Forbes
Students Can’t Block Indiana University Vaccine Mandate – U.S. Supreme Court’s Barrett
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett denied a bid by students at Indiana University to block the school's requirement that they be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More at Reuters
America Needs to Start Telling the Truth About Israel’s Nukes
In warning that Iran could turn the Middle East nuclear, American politicians imply that the region is nuclear-free now. But it’s not. Israel already has nuclear weapons, says Peter Beinart. This deceit undercuts America’s supposed commitment to nuclear nonproliferation, and it distorts the American debate over Iran. It’s time for...