Matsui’s habit of answering direct questions with word salads instead of direct answers was part of the problem.

New from @hannahrholzer.bsky.social: “The resolution strongly condemned political violence, political extremism and hatred. But it also praised Kirk, calling him a ‘devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage and compassion.’” www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

From @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: “Trump’s cutoff of funds to universities, including UCLA, is blatantly illegal and unconstitutional.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

From @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: “It is terrible that our government is doing this, but it is unconscionable that the Supreme Court stepped in to make sure it could happen.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

It’s a terrible bill. It will literally kill people. The most vulnerable among us will suffer as the wealthiest benefit. It’s perverse. I wish there were something I could do. But alas, I am only a U.S. Senator from Alaska whose “no” vote would kill the bill. So I voted yes. You get it.

New from @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: “We are entering a new, unprecedented era of the military on the streets of the United States. This is a characteristic of authoritarian nations, not American democracy.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Yesterday I went to Sacramento’s Immigration Courts and saw a sobbing young man be assaulted and kidnapped without cause by plainclothes ICE agents. www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

My latest:

New from @hannahrholzer.bsky.social: “The protest was a gathering of neighbors: While waving their signs and throwing up peace signs, protesters mingled, they caught up and smiled.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

In case you missed it, I recently became one of the last journalists in America to start a Substack! My first post considers the unfortunate events that led me to these dire circumstances. gohlkeapparatus.substack.com/p/i-was-an-l...

The latest from me and @hannahrholzer.bsky.social: "Well, governor, you threw the gauntlet and it’s been accepted. Let’s see you block ICE agents from arresting California residents with your body, not just your words. It’s time to become the resistance leader you promised you would be."

New from @byrobinepley.bsky.social and @hannahrholzer.bsky.social: “It’s time to become the resistance leader you promised you would be.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

Fantastic to see Congressman Garamendi call out Reps. Kevin Kiley and David Valadao for their betrayals to their constituents

New from @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: “It is not hyperbole to say that if there is a path toward authoritarianism in this country, this is it.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Here is my latest column: www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

New from two former Davis mayors: “If UC Davis starts suppressing speech at its law school, where will it end?” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

The story behind Howard Chan's fake return to Sacramento City Hall. He basically made it up. #Sacramento #CALeg www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

This story is WILD. Rancho officials went to South Korea where they got the idea to create a city mascot that they now say will cost one MILLION dollars. Really questionable use of taxpayer dollars

Helping educate our Country’s future journalists, “Time for Kids: Kid Reporter Field Guide” by @hannahrholzer.bsky.social 🗞️

Dean Chemerinsky and other #lawschool deans "speak as legal educators, responsible for training the next generation of lawyers, in condemning any government efforts to punish lawyers or their firms based on the identity of their clients or for their zealous lawful and ethical advocacy."

“News literacy is just another form of literacy, & it’s a skill that needs to be taught & that kids have to learn as they get older. ... It’s always going to be important for kids to know about current events & to know what’s going on in the world.” #NewsLiteracy www.poynter.org/business-wor...

This is neato! Link to the book in 🧵 www.poynter.org/business-wor...

I wrote about my kind, funny childhood friend Michelle Trachtenberg, and the group of friends that saved my life when I was a kid. www.vulture.com/article/mara...

In opinion: @byrobinepley.bsky.social writes that Rep. Kevin Kiley would rather talk high speed rail than face constituents who want to know about the future of Medicaid. Epley visited the Pimentels, whose youngest daughter lives with a rare genetic disorder ➡️ www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

Republican California congressman Kevin Kiley, backed by Donald Trump, has introduced federal legislation to essentially abolish the Coastal Commission. 📰: www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

“For individuals who change their name after getting married — as many do, especially women — every Republican member of Congress from California voted in 2024 to invalidate your voter registration.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Belated appreciation post for my annual Valentine’s Day cake, which had a checkerboard interior 👀🩷

Hello! My latest piece @thenation.com "Don’t Listen to Greasy Gavin Newsom. Listen to Trans Athletes." www.thenation.com/article/soci...

New from @byrobinepley.bsky.social: “I’m ashamed that my governor managed to find common ground with a bigot by throwing trans athletes under the bus.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

In 2022 (the most recent year for which we have comprehensive data), 52 people—an average of one per week—perished in Customs and Border Protection custody. How many immigrants will die under the second Trump Administration?

My governor just threw trans people under the bus so he could make pals with Charlie Kirk.

The worst part about the (completely justified) pushback Newsom is receiving from fellow Democrats on his betrayal of trans people is that he'll just use it as justification for how "moderate" he is when he runs in 2028.

9. When Newsom platforms Charlie Kirk, he isn’t fostering a “discussion” on transgender people, he is recalibrating his political stance to make targeting transgender people seem palatable, shamefully selling that shift to his base as a strategic necessity off the back of a hate-influencer.

1. This morning, California Governor said he was in "complete alignment" with anti-LGBTQ+ hate-influencer Charlie Kirk of TPUSA on transgender sports. He also conceded on trans inmates and gender affirming care for youth. It's so much worse than being reported. Subscribe to support my journalism.

Congratulations to Hannah Holzer of @sacramentobee.bsky.social on the publication of her new book, educating & encouraging our future journalists! 📰🗞️

From @ufw.bsky.social Spokesperson Marc Grossman: “Are Central Valley growers exploiting temporary H-2A agricultural farm workers?” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

"Programs like Medicaid and Social Security show why government exists in the first place. The state performs essential functions that the private sector isn't capable of doing or chooses not to do," Steven Boyer writes in a letter to The Times.

My latest: www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

JUST IN: California state Sen. Scott Wiener on Thursday announced a new bill that would protect the state’s transgender community and strengthen a preexisting law that declared California a transgender “state of refuge.” ✍️ @jenavieve.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Thanks @hannahrholzer.bsky.social & @sacbee.com for this terrific commentary about the upcoming #Oscars From ‘Nickel Boys’ to ‘The Substance’: the movies and performances that deserve Oscars | Opinion www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know

Wow! Love this Poynter feature of my book, “Kid Reporter Field Guide.” www.poynter.org/business-wor...

The party that accused Democrats of weaponizing the Justice Department is, in fact, weaponizing the Justice Department. It is not a crime to tell people their rights.

Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions theonion.com/historians-p...

California’s right-to-know law, which requires companies to warn people about harmful chemicals in their products, has swayed many companies to stop using those chemicals altogether, a new study found.

"Under the new standards, diversity is taboo, and racism is not. This stark reversal of values is a signature of the Trump restoration," writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg.

“Tuning out can feel like the only way to survive. But too many people are in immediate danger and can’t afford to look away,” the author @margaretrenkl.bsky.social writes. “We can’t change what’s already done, but we can let the anarchists know we’re watching now.”

“I felt numb when Donald Trump was re-elected, but not anymore. It’s time to resist”| Opinion www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...