Posted on November 14th, 2005 — in Demographics
A common thread of political commentary in the past few years has dealt with the social conservatism of Latinos, but a new study from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute suggests that same-sex marriage may be an even more important issue for gay Latinos than for other gays and Lesbians. That’s because Latino same-sex couples are more likely to have children. The researchers found that same-sex couples in which both partners are Latino are at least twice as likely to be raising children as white non-Latino same-sex couples.
Hispanic and Latino Same-Sex Couple Households in the United States: A Report from the 2000 Census
Posted on November 13th, 2005 — in Demographics :: Education
California educates more than one-third of Latino youngsters enrolled in public high schools in the United States. So a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center about the education of Latinos has special relevance here. Researchers found that Hispanics are more likely than either whites or African-Americans to attend large or disadvantaged high schools. In a separate but related study Pew looked at college enrollment, and found that although Latino numbers are rising, much of the increase is at community colleges. At four-year schools in California, Latinos fell further behind whites.The High Schools Hispanics Attend: Size and Other Key Characteristics
Recent Changes in the Entry of Hispanic and White Youth Into College
Posted on November 12th, 2005 — in Politics :: Polls and Surveys
A poll a day keeps politicos enthralled — and in the run-up to the election there seem to be two or three a day. The latest numbers on the initiatives are from the Los Angeles Times. Prop. 73, on abortion, is passing. Electricity regulation and the two prescription drug measures are failing. The Field Poll finds that people are disinclined to re-elect the governor next year by a margin of 55 percent to 36 percent.LA Times: California Voters Support Parental Notification, Disagree with Pharmaceutical Companies on Prescription Drug Discounts, and Oppose Electricity Regulations
Field Poll: Special Election Hurting Governor’s Chances for Re-election
Posted on November 11th, 2005 — in Politics :: Polls and Surveys
The latest poll on the special election is from the Los Angeles Times, with findings that largely track earlier public soundings from the Field Poll and the Public Policy Institute of California. The Times finds that three of the governor’s ballot measures are failing, with the fourth in a statistical dead heat.
Propositions 75, 76 and 77 Appear to be Losing; Voters Divided on Proposition 74
For More Background, see the IGS Special Election “Hot Topics”: http://igs.berkeley.edu/library/htSpecialElection2005.html
Posted on November 10th, 2005 — in Politics :: Polls and Surveys
The Field Poll has new data on three initiatives that are not part of the governor’s package. Props. 73, 78 and 79 are all losing.
Voters Move to the No Side On Each of the Three Health-Related Ballot Initiatives
Posted on November 9th, 2005 — in Politics :: Polls and Surveys
Here’s an interesting question for politicos: Can you use the web to do reliable polling? The Hoover Institution is giving it a try, and produces results about the special election that are quite different than conventional polls. Hoover has three of the governor’s four initiatives leading.
Two of Four Schwarzenegger Propositions Leading
Posted on November 8th, 2005 — in Public Finance
In a new report from Demos, California State Treasurer Phil Angelides is praised for using the power of public investments for the public good. Could this issue be a boost to his gubernatorial campaign?
Transforming Economic Power: State and Local Approaches to Corporate Reform
Posted on November 7th, 2005 — in Economy and Business :: Public Finance
Public Finance States can balance their budgets. That’s the basic message from researchers at the libertarian-leaning Reason Foundation. Tight-fisted Colorado is praised. Spendthrift California is cited as a problem child.
The Sky Isn’t Falling: Proven Strategies for Budget Reconciliation
Posted on November 6th, 2005 — in Politics
The Public Policy Institute of California presents a quick history lesson on special elections in the state. Some useful tidbits, including past turnout figures.
Special Elections in California
Posted on November 5th, 2005 — in Politics :: Polls and Surveys
No. No. No. No. That’s the voters answer to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s four ballot measures, according to a new Field Poll. The survey shows each of the initiatives — on redistricting, the state budget, union spending and teacher tenure — trailing, with most of them falling farther and farther behind. Prop. 80, on electricity regulation, is also losing.
No Side Leads Yes Side on All Four of the Propositions Backed by Governor Schwarzenegger
For More Background, see the IGS “Hot Topics”: http://igs.berkeley.edu/library/htSpecialElection2005.html