Crossroads political machine funded mostly by secret donors

By Michael Beckel

Karl Rove-linked political nonprofit releases tax returns, out-raises super PAC sister.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… smaller government.” Election law expert Rick Hasen, a professor at the University of California-Irvine law school, told the Center for Public Integrity that he wasn’t s …"

Package from Yemen leads to worker illness, government stonewalling

By J.J. Barrow and Trevor Aaronson

U.S. Postal Service refuses to investigate an employee’s debilitating illness and a suspicious package that spilled chemicals.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… Reporting, in partnership with the Investigative Reporting Program at the University of California-Berkeley, uncovered related documents and interviewed two whistleblowers w …"

Police, suspensions in schools need reform, new report urges

By Susan Ferriss

A report looks at how three troubled California communities are struggling with high suspension rates of vulnerable students.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… ially troubled California districts.  The report released Thursday by University of California scholars and Human Impact Partners is an exhaustive profile of students in …"

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Sexual Assault on Campus Shrouded in Secrecy

By Kristen Lombardi

Sexual Assault on Campus Shrouded in Secrecy

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… seeking comment.Rue now works as vice chancellor of student affairs at the University of California, San Diego. In an August 2005 letter addressed to UVA’s associate genera …"

Super PACs play major role in California House contests

By Michael Beckel

Golden State's jungle primary creates intra-party contests this November.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… one another.Political scientist Bruce Cain, the executive director of the University of California Washington Center, says these intra-party fights will be “spots of white …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… butions from a 501(c)(4) or a 501(c)(6).Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California-Irvine, says the attack ads produced and funded by nonprofits are likely t …"

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California bucks trend by rejecting new limits on 'solitary'

By Susan Ferriss

California bucks trend; politics or money to blame?

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… gang affiliations.  Barry Krisberg, a criminal-justice expert at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, said he is more concerned now about the county …"

Oakland leads way as restorative justice techniques enter education mainstream

By Eric K. Arnold

'Restorative justice' techniques are helping young people overcome violent impulses

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… expanded its efforts to a pilot program at Castlemont; researchers at the University of California are helping to measure its effectiveness. This past fall, the district rec …"

Election-fraud not as common as recent voter ID laws suggest

By Natasha Khan and Corbin Carson

The first in a multi-part voting rights investigation by college journalism students from across the country.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… ard Hasen, a professor of political science and election law expert at the University of California, Irvine. “We have thousands of electoral jurisdictions, we have non-prof …"

New voting rules make getting Latinos to the polls harder than ever

By Lindsey Ruta and Annelise Russell

Latinos could be a potent voting force in the Southwest, but traditionally low voter turnout could get even lower with new ID laws.

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of California":

"… ainst, said Richard Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine School of Law.Supporters say photo ID laws will reduce voter fraud …"

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