The FLASHREPORT: So Does It Matter? Substack is your guide to California policy and politics — sharp, candid, conservative, and refreshingly independent from any pressure to write a particular story or a particular way. Whether it’s breaking news, deep analysis, or behind-the-scenes perspective, John Fleishman cuts through the noise to flag what matters, and why.
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- Jon’s Weekend Political Reading Recommendations! Articles, Charts, Videos & More… and Happy Birthday Jackie Robinson (RIP)
- Analysis: Blue States Are Shrinking, Red States Are Growing — And That’s Bad News For Democrats
- Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 1/30/26 - Including The Biggest Loser Feature!
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Straight Talk with conservative GOP Assembly candidate Gracey Van Der Mark... Join us for a wide-ranging, informative conversation!
- USA vs CA - Two Updates: USDOE Says CA Broke Law Hiding Gender Change Info From Parents And They Say SJSU Violated Title IX With Biological Male on Girls Volleyball Team
- Newsom’s California Democrats Want To Ban ICE Agents From Becoming Teachers And Cops
- Morning "Hot Takes" In California Politics - Kiley Gameshow, Auditor Ignored, $236M CARE Court Fiasco, CA Losing 4 House Seats? More...
- Gavin Newsom’s School Choice Test and the Union Veto
- Analysis: In The Border Patrol/Pretti Fatal Shooting, Pretti Was Not Being Responsible With His Legal Firearm
- The California Post Is In The House -- Website Launched This Morning!
