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Classic Koch: How Prop. 32 Could Enrich Two Billionaires
by Matthew Fleischer on
On September 14 the Web exploded with news that billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch had donated $4 million in support of Proposition 32. … read more.
Confirmed: Frying Pan News Story of Massive Koch Brothers Prop. 32 Donation
by Frying Pan Staff on
It's official: Americans for Responsible Leadership, the shadowy dark-money outfit that funneled $11 million from Arizona into the campaign supporting California's Proposition 32 and … read more.
10 Ways Proposition 32 Would Hurt California
by Matthew Fleischer on
California’s Proposition 32 proposes outlawing the use of automatic payroll deductions from union members and corporations for political purposes. Backed by such labor-hating billionaires … read more.
After Election Day: Two, Three, Many Prop. 32s
by Matthew Fleischer on
In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13 – a ballot initiative that rolled back property taxes to 1975 levels and capped future increases at two … read more.
A Day at the Lincoln Club: My Lunch With the Group Behind Citizens United and Prop. 32
by Matthew Fleischer on
“We’re Up to $60 Million” It’s an unreasonably warm October day, and I’m milling about awkwardly with a handful of suits at a mixer … read more.
Matthew Fleischer Discusses Proposition 32 on KPFK
by Frying Pan Staff on
Frying Pan News reporter Matthew Fleischer discussed Proposition 32 on KPFK's Uprising program Monday morning, joining host Sonali Kolhatkar (left) and Jessica Parra-Fitch (center), … read more.
Are Koch Brothers Behind $11M Gift to Prop. 32 Group?
by Bill Raden on
The most recent gusher of Super PAC cash to flow into California’s 2012 election cycle came last Tuesday in the form of an $11 … read more.
Pyramid Scheme: Proposition 32′s Power Elite
by Frying Pan Staff on
A new Frying Pan News infographic reveals the money and groups behind Proposition 32. Slide cursor over pyramid for interactive links. … read more.
Borderline Crazy: Prop. 32′s Anti-Immigrant Allies
by Matthew Fleischer on
In October of 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Dream Act—which allows undocumented but high-achieving immigrant students to receive state funds … read more.
The Fundamentals of a Fraud: Proposition 32 Explained
by Sheila Kuehl on
In 1894, in Le Lys Rouge, Anatole France wrote, "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich and the poor alike to sleep under bridges, … read more.
Tom Hiltachk, Master of Deception
by Matthew Fleischer on
Any lawyer with some experience in Sacramento politics can draft language for a statewide initiative. But crafting deceptive ballot measures that can trick people … read more.
Proposition 32′s Anti-Gay Warriors
by Matthew Fleischer on
Brothers David and Charles Koch, and other libertarian billionaire backers of Proposition 32, including Charles Munger Jr., like to wrap themselves in the toga … read more.
Disconnected From Reality: Prop. 32′s AT&T Ad
by Frying Pan Staff on
Newspapers across California are calling out Proposition 32—a ballot measure that would outlaw using automatic payroll deductions from union members and corporations for political purposes. … read more.
How Gloria Romero Became the Face of Proposition 32
by Matthew Fleischer on
“Money is the mother’s milk of politics,” Gloria Romero tells me on the phone. “It’s flowing to both sides. Government isn’t about drawing lines. It’s … read more.
An Education: How Prop. 32′s Backers Have Tried to Ditch Public Schools
by Matthew Fleischer on
The billionaire backers of Proposition 32 are an eclectic bunch--from bow-tied Tory parodies like Charles Munger Jr., to Bible-thumping fire-breathers like Larry T. Smith, … read more.
Edward James Olmos: Come to the Stop Prop. 32 Concert
by Edward James Olmos on
(The following message from Edward James Olmos is republished from the L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, with permission. The concert mentioned took place Oct. … read more.
The Dolphin Group: Prop. 32′s Dark Messenger
by Matthew Fleischer on
Today's body politic has no shortage of rhetorical bile, but no campaign attack ad comes close to matching 1988’s race-baiting Willie Horton commercial for … read more.
Framed: Proposition 32′s Deceptive TV Ad
by Frying Pan Staff on
The Koch brothers entered California’s political fray September 14, a Friday, with a $4 million donation to a new pro-Proposition 32 political entity called … read more.
If Proposition 32 Passes: A Not-So-Green Golden State
by Matthew Fleischer on
How different would California look with Proposition 32's passage? To imagine, it's not necessary to focus on a Golden State without the legacy of its … read more.
Meet John Dough: Proposition 32′s Top Donors
by Matthew Fleischer on
Remember the Healthy Forests Act? Or the Clear Skies initiative? How about the Voter Protection Act? Conservative activists and legislators have floated these and … read more.
Frying Pan News Launches Series on Proposition 32
by Frying Pan Staff on
Today Frying Pan News launches a series of investigations into Proposition 32, a measure on the November ballot that, if passed, would drastically alter the … read more.
Lalo Alcaraz: Proposition 32′s Grassroots Supporters
by Lalo Alcaraz on
Click image to enlarge. … read more.
Why I’m Speaking Out Against Proposition 32
by Helen Gan on
Hello, I’m Helen Gan, a member of IBEW Local 1245. I want to persuade you to vote NO on Proposition 32. Prop 32 is … read more.
Teamsters: Proposition 32 Is Dangerously Deceptive
by Doug Bloch on
On Saturday, July 28th, over 800 Teamsters gathered at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds to kick off a massive member mobilization against Proposition 32, the “Special … read more.
Proposition 32 Group Was Behind Citizens United
by John MacMurray on
Just mentioning the Citizens United case is enough to boil some folks’ blood. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, No. 08-205 (U.S. Jan. 21, … read more.
