State Politicians

California's 2026 gubernatorial race is heating up as billionaire Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his labor record, with new evidence showing his hedge fund invested heavily in private prisons and anti-union companies while he now campaigns as a pro-labor populist. Meanwhile, San Francisco teachers launched what appears to be an unlawful strike this week, walking out without completing required legal procedures in what sources say is coordinated political theater by the California Teachers Association. These developments highlight the massive influence of public sector unions that collect nearly $1 billion annually in dues to control Sacramento politics, even as the state faces an $18 billion deficit despite record revenues.

State Politicians Budgets & Fiscal Policy

The $593 Billion Pension Scheme Crushing SFUSD

February 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Teachers and parents have a common enemy—and it isn't each other. It's a pension system running a 20-year scam.

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State Politicians Elections & Voting Integrity

Tom Steyer's Labor Record Is a Fraud

February 10, 2026 · 4 min read

The billionaire claiming to ‘always stand with labor’ made millions from private prisons and other aggressively anti‑union investments

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SF Politicians State Politicians

Monday's SF Teacher's Union Strike Is Probably Unlawful

February 09, 2026 · 5 min read

California labor law says unions can only strike after completing the impasse process. UESF skipped the steps and called a strike anyway.

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State Politicians Homelessness & Drug Crisis

'Housing First' is a big lie. 'Recovery First' is the fix.

February 08, 2026 · 3 min read

A Seattle frontline worker exposes what we all see in the encampments—and why California banned the cure.

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State Politicians State Capacity & Accountability

California Is Killing the Golden Goose

February 07, 2026 · 5 min read

The Robinhood CEO says he loves this state. That's why his warning should terrify Sacramento.

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State Politicians State Capacity & Accountability

The $921M Special Interest Machine That Controls California

February 06, 2026 · 5 min read

Public sector unions collect nearly $1 billion a year to control Sacramento. Normal citizens? A trickle against a torrent.

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State Politicians Wealth & Billionaire Taxes

Mahan Takes Fire From Both Sides—And Wins

February 04, 2026 · 4 min read

A billionaire spending $27 million attacks a mayor for having tech support. The irony writes itself.

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State Politicians State Capacity & Accountability

Matt Mahan's Radical Idea: Stop the Fraud First

February 04, 2026 · 4 min read

$30 billion stolen in unemployment fraud alone. California's gubernatorial candidate says fix it before raising taxes.

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State Politicians Housing & YIMBY

From Zero to 2,000: Mahan's Housing Miracle

February 04, 2026 · 3 min read

San Jose built ZERO market rate homes in 2024. Then Matt Mahan cut the fees, and everything changed.

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State Politicians State Capacity & Accountability

California Doesn't Need Ideas. It Needs Matt Mahan.

February 03, 2026 · 3 min read

San Jose's mayor has cut homelessness 25% while Sacramento lets good policies die in bureaucracy. He's running for governor.

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