Kathryn Olmsted

Author and history professor, UC Davis

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Historian at UC Davis; Author of Right Out of California

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California has recall fever. More than 70 elected officials across the state have faced recall efforts since the beginning of this year, most notably Governor Gavin Newsom.

CA recall election special: Why so many CA politicians are targeted, and what you can expect

California has recall fever. More than 70 elected officials across the state have faced recall efforts since the beginning of this year, most notably Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Donald Trump spent a week at the Republican National Convention repeating his campaign promise to “make America great again.”

The early roots of GOP talking points

Donald Trump spent a week at the Republican National Convention repeating his campaign promise to “make America great again.”

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