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Why Gig Companies Want to Call Their Workers Independent Contractors

By Jennifer Gollan / Reveal Sep 8, 2018 A California court ruling makes it harder for companies to classify employees as independent contractors. Gig economy companies are pushing back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Upholding Power of the People, California Court Says Voters Can Weigh In on Citizens United

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jan 5, 2016 "Are we a democracy of, by and for the people, or are we to be ruled by an elite, monied class?" Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Citizens United Is Headed for the California Ballot: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 All eyes will be on a state advisory referendum that's expected to galvanize protests against a broken political process. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Battle for Gay Marriage Plods On

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2011 The sponsors of Proposition 8 and other contested laws are entitled to defend such measures when the state refuses to do so, the California Supreme Court declared Thursday afternoon. The ruling could push the long argument over same-sex marriage -- which has wearied its proponents and adversaries -- to the desks of federal judges, including those on the U.S. Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Top Judge Gives Golden State the ‘D’ Word

Staff / Truthdig Oct 10, 2009 The chief justice of the California Supreme Court has a choice word for the state's method of operation: dysfunctional. At a speech in Massachusetts, Ronald M. George chastised the referendum process that prohibits amending or repealing of laws without voter approval. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )