A gamble that paid off

Article Abstract:

California's Native American Indian tribes was able to defeat Proposition 5, a bill that would have expanded the rights of Nevada casino operators in the state. The tribes spent heavily, almost $70 million compared to the $28 million which the Nevada operators spent in the campaign. The tribes won by garnering 63% of the vote. The opposition to Proposition 5 was mounted by an alliance of various groups and interests which was concerned that the Proposition could result in result in unregulated and untaxed gambling that would adversely affect workers' rights, and environment and property regulations.

Casinos

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Trivial pursuits

Article Abstract:

Californian politicians bemoan the declining quality of political coverage in the media. The Californian political scene is large and complex, and political news coverage has to compete with coverage of other events. These factors mean that newspapers and television news programmes tend to concentrate on the scandals and the more exciting political events rather than everyday political activity and the deeper issues. This creates a lack of respect for politicians and a gap in the public's political knowledge which is harmful to democracy.

Evaluation, Politics, Media coverage, Press and politics, Television broadcasting of news, Television news

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A solitary campaign

Article Abstract:

Leo McCarthy, ex-Lieutenant Governor and Speaker in the California Assembly, aged 69, is concerned about the impact of addiction to gambling on society. McCarthy belongs to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, a body which has been assessing the socioeconomic costs of gambling on behalf of Congress, and has been travelling the US obtaining information on the problem. A report by the commission indicates that more research is paramount.

Political activity, Ethical aspects, Gambling, McCarthy, Leo

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