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California’s New Boot Camp for Ballot Initiatives

California’s New Boot Camp for Ballot Initiatives

<h3>The Oaks Project wants to help people take a leading role in American politics.</h3><p class="source">The Christian Science Monitor</p> <p>During the midday rush outside Ralph's supermarket, David Potorti leans forward on one foot toward scurrying passersby: "Twenty seconds of your time, sir, that's all I need."</p>
MURDOCH GIVES $1 MILLION TO STATE GOP

MURDOCH GIVES $1 MILLION TO STATE GOP

<p>  </p> <hr /> <p> Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch--already controversial for his political giving--has made personal contributions of $ 1 million to the California Republican Party, including $ 750,000 this month alone. According to public documents filed Friday by the state GOP, the party also got a personal contribution Oct. 2 of $ 500,000 from George Joseph, head of the Mercury insurance company.</p> <p class="source"> Los Angeles Times</p>
Proposition 200

Proposition 200

<h3>The 'Pure No-Fault' Initiative, California, 1996</h3> <p>This long (18 pages) and complex ballot initiative, rejected by California voters in 1996, would have eliminated the principle of "fault" in every auto accident case, no matter how severe (except those involving criminal activity).</p>