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California Nation

The Sacramento Bee presents California Nation, your go-to source for the latest political news from the world's fifth-largest economy. Each show, we focus on what's happening way out West and how it c... Read more

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The Liberal List: How far to the left is California moving?

The Liberal List: How far to the left is California moving?

California Democrats have pushed the state further and further to the left. With Gavin Newsom as governor and President ... Read more

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Candidate Conversation: Marianne Williamson

Candidate Conversation: Marianne Williamson

Author and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson has qualified for a spot on the Democratic debate stage by hitting 65,00... Read more

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Candidate Conversation: Jay Inslee

Candidate Conversation: Jay Inslee

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has qualified for a spot on the 2020 Democratic presidential stage. Running to combat climate... Read more

9 May 2019

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Candidate Conversation: John Hickenlooper

Candidate Conversation: John Hickenlooper

Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper sits down for a one-on-one conversation. He insists he is progressiv... Read more

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