Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
— The Gospel of Matthew 5:38-39 If California’s ruling Democrats were wise, they’d use this moment to introduce reforms that would enhance democracy — and might even increase Republican representation in California’s state legislature and Congressional delegation.
But they’re not that smart. Instead, Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading his state and the national Democratic party into a contest of anti-democratic tactics with MAGA Republicans. For starters, the competition focuses on which side can best exploit legislative power and the redistricting process to lock up as many Congressional seats as possible in the 2026 elections…