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Corny or cute? California lawmakers use ‘Barbie’ for political points
Barbie can be anything she wants to be: astronaut, mom, teacher, doctor, princess, president. She also can, apparently, be a mascot for a whole range of political causes.
The false centrism of political group No Labels
Presidential campaigns start earlier and earlier these days, and so too do pleas that politics in the U.S. would be so much more effective if we could, in the words of Rodney King, “all just get along.” So here comes the purportedly centrist political group No Labels, which recently released a 72-page political manifesto titled “Common Sense,” in an overt echo of Thomas Paine.
Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants, a big blow to administration
A federal judge in Oakland on Tuesday blocked a Biden administration rule that limits migrants’ access to asylum at the southern border, casting doubt on the future of a key policy aimed at limiting crossings. The order from federal Judge Jon S. Tigar, who was appointed by President Obama, won’t take effect for two weeks.
Some of California’s “cheapest” cities have seen the biggest rent hikes
Inland cities including Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia and Riverside — once cheaper options than pricey places such as the Bay Area — are no longer refuges from California’s housing affordability crisis.
Go inside a Haunted Mansion-inspired Airbnb
If you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, here’s your chance. An Airbnb listing for the Ghostly Retreat in Fullerton pays tribute to the fan-favorite attraction with Haunted Mansion-inspired décor, along with special sound, lighting and visual FX throughout the property.
