Annotated Bibliography

York, Anthony. "Gov. Jerry Brown Formally Kicks off Prop. 30 Tax Hike Campaign." Los Angeles
          Times. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2012. Web. 23 Sept. 2012   

          <http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/16/local/la-me-brown-taxes-20120816>.

This article on Proposition 30 was published by the Los Angeles Times On August 16, 2012 and written by Anthony York, whom often reports on Governor Jerry Brown. It was written after the Governor kicked off the campaign to promote Proposition 30 and aims to be very upfront and honest about the new proposition. Although this article states a lot of facts about the proposition such as the quarter of a cent sales tax increase and how it will raise income tax for those who make $250,000+ per year, it also has a subtle bias against the proposition. It does so by adding quotes that explain why one should be skeptical of the proposition and advertise another proposition, Proposition 38, and why it would be better for schools. The article explains that so far, the state government doesn’t have the best track record of using tax payers’ dollars responsibly and also that the proposition was written in such a way that the money generated is not strictly promised for schools.

Freeman, Bill. "Prop. 30 Invests In Education, Economy." U-T San Diego. The San Diego 

          Union-Tribune, 23 Sept. 2012 Web. 23 Sept. 2012

          <http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/sep/23/tp-prop-30-invests-in-education-economy/>.

This article on Proposition 30 was published by The San Diego Union-Tribune on September 23, 2012 and written by Bill Freeman, a third grade teacher and the president of the San Diego Education Association. This article is an op-ed piece, spending a lot of time using pathos to emotionally draw the reader to vote YES on Proposition 30; and support the once great, but now dying, California school system. This article spends less time explaining what the proposition actually is and what it does explain, it uses specifically to back up the supportive point of view. It does take advantage of surprising facts and statistics, furthering the author’s point. The author spends most of his time explaining some of California’s schooling history as well as, from a teacher’s stand point, how this proposition is a step in the right direction towards returning California’s schools back to what they were in the glory days. Overall, the author is very persuasive in causing the reader to want to see this proposition succeed.

"Vote Yes on Prop. 30, No on Prop. 38." SFGate. San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Sept. 2012. Web. 23
          Sept. 2012. <http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Vote-yes-on-Prop-30-no-on-Prop- 

          38-3888244.php>.

This article was published by the San Francisco Chronicle on September 23, 2012. Its main purpose it to compare Proposition 30 and 38, the two propositions created to combat the state’s budget deficit, especially regarding the upcoming budget cuts to California’s school system. The article explains that even though both propositions have many shortcomings, ultimately it votes in favor of Prop 30 and against Prop 38. It breaks down both propositions very clearly, showing both the benefits and faults in a very transparent and unbiased way for each proposition, showing that the most logical and practical choice for today’s educational system would be Prop 30. Prop 30 is less aggressive, as well as promises money to all school systems in California whereas Prop 38 will cause very drastic, across-the-board, taxes, and only promises money to preschool and K-12, completely ignoring public colleges and universities. Finally, the article explains that voters can choose to vote NO on both propositions and face extreme cut backs everywhere, especially in schools.