Justin Ewers

Meg Whitman for California Governor?

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 7, 2009

An associate says Whitman is preparing to run for governor. more >>

California Political Leaders Unsure of Panetta for CIA

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized Panetta's lack of experience. more >>

New Evidence of a Soviet Spy in the U.S. Nuclear Program

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 2, 2009

Two former nuclear scientists make the case that a spy took nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. more >>

No More Texting While Driving for California Drivers

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 30, 2008

Starting January 1, drivers in California will have to put down their cellphones. more >>

Report: No Evidence of FBI Involvement in Eagleton Leak During 1972 Presidential Election

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 29, 2008

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed documents to determine the FBI had no file on Eagleton's health. more >>

Could Schwarzenegger's Next Move Be to Capitol Hill?

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

If he could, he'd run for president, but that is out of the question. more >>

George McGovern: Barack Obama Is a 'Second Lincoln'

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 23, 2008

McGovern's new biography on Abraham Lincoln is out today. more >>

California Attorney General Jerry Brown Asks Court to Overturn Prop 8

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 22, 2008

Supporters were dismayed when Brown reversed his position on banning same-sex marriage. more >>

With Shortfall Mounting, California Budget Deal Is Stymied, Again

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 19, 2008

Democrats railroaded through a budget package, but Schwarzenegger said he would veto it. more >>

States Eye Higher Taxes on Beer, Wine, and Liquor

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

But raising the price of booze draws a strong backlash from the industry and some consumers. more >>

Julian Bond to Seek Another Term as Chairman of the NAACP

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 10, 2008

After saying several weeks ago that he would step down, Bond has changed his mind. more >>

Study: Budget Conditions Rapidly Deteriorating in States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 5, 2008

States across the country are facing growing budget gaps. more >>

Poll: Black Voters Not Responsible for Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Ban in California

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 4, 2008

A new poll found that socioeconomic status played more of a role than race. more >>

President-Elect Obama Pledges Help to States in Economic Downturn

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 2, 2008

The financial crisis has led some governors to make specific requests for help. more >>

Bush Cabinet Officials May Be Left Out in the Cold When They Enter the Private Sector

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 28, 2008

With Democrats in control of the House, Senate, and White House, Bush officials will be less in demand. more >>

California Struggles as President-Elect Obama Promises Aid to States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 25, 2008

State legislatures across the country are facing budget shortfalls. more >>

Julian Bond: Civil Rights Leaders Will Not Give President-Elect Obama a Free Ride

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 21, 2008

The leader of the NAACP is optimistic about Obama's presidency and his work on civil rights. more >>