Ben Austin

Parent Revolution

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Executive Director of Parent Revolution

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When parents in Compton tried out the so-called "parent trigger," their petition was thrown out in court.

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When parents in Compton tried out the so-called "parent trigger," their petition was thrown out in court.

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Governor Brown's failure to get tax-hike extensions on the June ballot has created an atmosphere of resignation about what's called an "all-cuts" budget.

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Governor Brown's failure to get tax-hike extensions on the June ballot has created an atmosphere of resignation about what's called an "all-cuts" budget.

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