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Claudia Taylor: God Calls Home a True Patriot
“One thing about Claudia is that she was always showing up to help and support whatever freedom fight someone was trying to get started. For me she was one of the first people who took me seriously and wanted to help. It meant so much to me when I felt like a voice in the desert.”
Nevada County Superior Court Continues Hearing on Whether County Illegally Withheld Public Records
The Nevada County Superior Court continued the hearing until June while ordering the County to produce unredacted versions of the records which were previously submitted by the County in a highly redacted form.
Voting Systems Are as Transparent as Your Government Is
Voting Systems have become the subject of much public scrutiny since the November 3, 2020 election, with Dominion taking most of the headlines. After many requests for public records pertaining to Nevada County’s voting system, and after much research, computerized voting systems are only as transparent as the government allows.
Don’t Tell Mom
“Don’t tell mom. She doesn’t understand you like I do.” - teacher who has known the child for a few months of 6th grade
Origins of the Cold War: 1942-1947
The origins of the Cold War were in the ideological differences between world powers.
Origins of the Cold War: 1917-1942
The USSR arose from the Bolshevik state and was based upon Lenin’s ideology known as “Bolshevism.” In short, Bolshevism is a form of Marxist ideology which calls for the toppling of capitalism and the centralization of power in the state…
The First Amendment: What Constitutes Free Speech?
City leaders attempted to get a restraining order against Skyler Henry for comments he made on his political podcast.
Strength in Pride Event
The evening's five-member panel included three teens in various stages of female to male transition, one student as non-binary, and the Ghidotti student who described himself as gay/pan sexual.
California Ends State of Emergency After 1,091 Days
California officially became the 43rd state to end its emergency due to COVID-19 on February 28, 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the original state of emergency declaration on March 4, 2020, lasting 1,091 days.
Easter 2023 Weekend Events
Enjoy Easter egg hunts and Easter worship services this weekend.
Good Karma and an Orange Sno-Cat
“When we started getting calls from several families that were in trouble, we didn’t think twice.” As she put it, “we know they would be there for us too, and living up here we all need each other occasionally.”
Why Does the First of the Ten Commandments Say to "Worship God Only"?
“Review the very first of the Ten Commandments, ‘Worship no other gods but Me.’”
A Citizen’s Guide to Accessing Public Records
Submitting a PRA request is simple. You do not need a law degree to request access to public records.
Should We Expand the Supreme Court?
“Justice too long delayed is justice denied,” according to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Why Should We Keep Nine Justices on the Supreme Court?
A national effort is underway for an amendment that simply states “The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices”.