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The idea of a constitutional convention has been covered extensively in the
media since the publication of Jim Wunderman's Opinion Editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Opinion: Join the Campaign for a Constitutional Convention
Mercury News, February 8, 2010

CA Convention Movement Claims Political Backlash
CBS5, February 4, 2010

Californians have the opportunity to fix state
San Francisco Chronicle, January 3, 2010

A smart convention plan
Los Angeles Times, January 3, 2010

Anything but the best is unacceptable
Lompoc Record, December 13, 2009

Our View: Clean up mess in governance
Pasadena Star-News, December 12, 2009

Con Con Pros: Citizens Should Propose Reforms
Calbuzz, December 1, 2009

Letter to the Editor: Repair California
Daily Titan, December 1, 2009

HENRY T. PEREA: Constitutional convention needed to repair our state
Fresno Bee, November 27, 2009

State seeking conventional wisdom on constitution
San Francisco Examiner, November 27, 2009

STRICKLAND: Taking back our state...
North County Times, November 18, 2009

Fixing California: Constitution convention initiatives in 2010
San Diego News Room, November 17, 2009

Call the constitutional convention
San Francisco Chronicle, November 15, 2009

Poll: California voters would rebuff budget reforms
The Christian Science Monitor, November 10, 2009

Revising constitution doesn't stymie students
Sacramento Bee, November 8, 2009

Can regular people rewrite the constitution? Five students answer
Sacramento Bee, November 8, 2009

Would Con Con Be a Revolt of the Locals?
Fox & Hound, October 30, 2009

Groups unveil initiatives for California constitutional convention
Sacramento Bee, October 29, 2009

California closer to rewriting its Constitution
Central Valley Business Times, October 29, 2009

In California, the leaves are brown and the sky is grey
The Georgetown Voice, October 29, 2009

Closer to a constitutional convention
Los Angeles Times, October 28, 2009

First step taken to put government reform in hands of citizens
Contra Costa Times, October 28, 2009

Herdt: The 2010 shake-up-Sacramento campaign begins today
Ventura County Star, October 28, 2009

461 Californians may rewrite constitution
San Francisco Business Times, October 28, 2009

Alameda County Board of Supervisors push for state government overhaul
Contra Costa Times, October 22, 2009

Pondering the power of a constitutional convention
Capitol Weekly, October 15, 2009

Field Poll: Support for Constitution changes
San Francisco Chronicle, October 14, 2009

Field Poll finds Californians want state government overhauled
Sacramento Bee, October 14, 2009

Voters support changing California's constitution
San Francisco Business Times, October 14, 2009

Bicoastal constitutional conundrum
Los Angeles Times, October 13, 2009

Les révolutionnaires de Californie
Le Monde, October 12, 2009

Top Judge Calls Calif. Government ‘Dysfunctional’
New York Times, October 10, 2009

STRICKLAND: Choosing our new 'founders'
North County Times, October 7, 2009

Repairing California
San Diego Metropolitan Magazine, October 6, 2009

Taming the California beast
Los Angeles Times, September 20, 2009

Editorial: Constitutional convention may be the answer
Marin Independent Journal, September 20, 2009

Group hoping to convene constitutional convention
San Diego Source | San Diego Daily Transcript, September 18, 2009

Local officials call for constitutional convention
The Oakland Tribune, September 17, 2009

California's golden dream has turned sour. Only a great reform can revive it
The Guardian, September 16, 2009

California reform backers tout poll results
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, September 16, 2009

Marin resident helps lead campaign for constitutional convention
Marin Independent Journal, September 11, 2009

Something has to change
The Times Standard, September 6, 2009

Larry Wilson: Time to focus on reform of state's constitution
Pasadena Star News, September 5, 2009

It's possible to have too much democracy
Irish Times, September 5, 2009

Long road to a constitutional convention
Los Angeles Times, August 31, 2009

The States We’re In
The New Yorker, August 24, 2009

A California constitutional convention for all
Los Angeles Times, August 23, 2009

Where have you gone, California?
Ventura County Star, August 23, 2009

To convene or not: Is that the question?
Ventura County Star, August 23, 2009

A real goal: Taming the monster
Santa Maria Times, August 22, 2009

Expert: Reform California Now, Not Later
The Bond Buyer, August 20, 2009

California government reform proposals begin to take shape
Los Angeles Times, August 19, 2009

Repairs for Broken Systems
Wall Street Journal, August 18, 2009

Ready for the devil we don't know
Los Angeles Times, August 16, 2009

Peter Schrag: Betting On A Constitutional Convention
California Progress Report, August 12, 2009

Leaders call on citizens to band together, fix state
Orange County Register, August 7, 2009

Editorial: State should just start from scratch
Chico Enterprise-Record, August 6, 2009

Is constitutional convention the answer?
The Acorn, August 6, 2009

Herdt: Can we trust ourselves?
Ventura County Star, August 4, 2009

Taming the wild California
Ventura County Star, August 4, 2009

Krist Novoselic: As California Goes, So Goes ...
Seattle Weekly, August 4, 2009

Convention backers ready to 'reboot California'
Mountain View Voice, August 3, 2009

Constitutional convention faces tough road, supporters say
Ventura County Star, August 3, 2009

Yes, Virginia, 'average' Californians can manage a constitutional convention
Sacramento Bee, August 2, 2009

California Dream 2.0
The Christian Science Monitor, July 29, 2009

Marin Voice: Is the new state budget going to be worth all the struggle?
Marin Independent Journal, July 27, 2009

Truckee discussion aims at tackling state budget
Sierra Sun, July 27, 2009

Putting California back together
Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2009

Move afoot to change California's constitution
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, July 25, 2009

State poised to raid local revenues to balance budget
Ventura County Star, July 20, 2009

Piden convocar una convención constituyente
La Opinión, July 19, 2009

Can A Citizen Assembly Rewrite California's Constitution?
Orange County Progressive (blog), July 19, 2009

Cries for reform of California government come from all sides
Los Angeles Times, July 14, 2009

California In Crisis: Politicians Point To Governing Paralysis
NPR, July 13, 2009

California Senate Majority Leader Endorses Constitutional Convention
The Political Reform Blog, July 10, 2009

CLU hosting town hall on state constitution overhaul
Ventura County Star, July 9, 2009

Start over, redo state government
Santa Maria Times, July 8, 2009

Dan Walters: California faces moment of decision
Sacramento Bee, July 5, 2009

Why Constitutional Convo Must Consider Prop 13
Calbuzz, July 3, 2009

California would benefit from a new constitution
The Desert Sun, July 2, 2009

Who Can Possibly Govern California?
New York Times Magazine, July 1, 2009

Repair California: Only a constitutional convention can repair damage to state
Sacramento Bee, June 28, 2009

A constitutional convention could reshape California at the most profound level
Sacramento Bee, June 28, 2009

Is a constitutional convention the big fix for California's budget crisis?
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, June 26, 2009

Constitutional convention effort comes to Fresno
Fresno Bee, June 26, 2009

How California Became Ungovernable
Calbuzz, June 25, 2009

Think unconventionally
San Francisco Chronicle, June 24, 2009

State constitutional effort on track, backers say
Ventura County Star, June 23, 2009

The big constitutional convention question: Who's going to fix California?
Los Angeles Times, June 22, 2009

Is it time for a constitutional convention?
San Diego News Room, June 18, 2009

California Renovation: Our government is broken. Here’s a blueprint for fixing the mess that is California.
Sacramento News & Review, June 18, 2009

HENRY PEREA: Constitution needs change
Fresno Bee, June 16, 2009

The trouble with California
The Economist, June 10, 2009

State's pain is reformers' gain
San Francisco Business Times, June 9, 2009

Readers' Forum: Constitutional convention needed to fix California
Contra Costa Times, June 6, 2009

The Problem With California
Forbes Magazine, May 29, 2009

Grodin Says Runaway Constitutional Convention Not a Problem
Calbuzz, May 26, 2009

California Needs a New Constitution
Huffington Post, May 26, 2009

Dan Walters: Constitutional convention may be Cailfornia's only hope
Sacramento Bee, May 24, 2009

California needs a state constitutional convention
Los Angeles Times, May 21, 2009

How do the Gubernatorial Candidates view the Constitutional Convention?
Calbuzz, May 21, 2009

Campaign Launched to create Constitutional Convention
Pleasanton Weekly, May 21, 2009

With the election over, here comes the campaign to Repair California
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, May 21, 2009

Valley legislator joins in call for constitutional convention
The Desert Sun, May 21, 2009

California, Out of Money, Reels as Voters Rebuff Leaders
New York Times, May 20, 2009

Group pushes for Calif. constitutional convention
San Francisco Chronicle, May 20, 2009

Campaign for a Constitutional Convention Picks up Speed.
San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 20, 2009

State Leaders Search for Solutions
OC Register, May 20, 2009

California constitutional overhaul airs in Auburn
Auburn Journal, May 15, 2009

The ungovernable state
The Economist, May 14, 2009

Dan Walters: Two strategies to change California government
Sacramento Bee, April 21, 2009

Schwarzenegger backs California constitutional convention
Sacramento Bee, March 13, 2009

California needs a constitutional convention
Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2009

Movement to overhaul Sacramento in the works
San Diego Union-Tribune, March 1, 2009

Schwarzenegger is getting his second wind as a reformer
Los Angeles Times, February 26, 2009

Citizens push for overhaul of California government
Los Angeles Times, February 25, 2009

Effort seeks to scrap two-thirds vote rule
San Francisco Chronicle, February 25, 2009

Reformers debate rewriting California Constitution
Associated Press, February 25, 2009

State reformers meet to transform discontent into change
The Oakland Tribune, February 25, 2009

Council expanding push for constitutional convention
Los Angeles Business, February 25, 2009

Is California ready for a constitutional convention?
Press Democrat, February 25, 2009

Drive to overhaul state constitution builds
Ventura County Star, February 25, 2009

Push for State Constitutional Convention
KQED: The California Report, February 25, 2009

Budget Impasse Spurs Move to Amend California Law
The Wall Street Journal, February 24, 2009

Activists Push for a CA Constitutional Convention
KCBS, February 24, 2009

Groups: Calif. Constitutional Reform Needed
KCRA, February 24, 2009

Does California Want A Constitutional Convention?
Capital Public Radio, February 24, 2009

How About a California Constitutional Convention?
Victorville Daily Press, February 24, 2009

California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove
Christian Science Monitor, February 23, 2009

Latino group backs state constitutional convention summit
San Francisco Chronicle, February 22, 2009

Opinion Editorial: Time for a convention to fix the Constitution
San Francisco Chronicle, February 22, 2009

California's Constitutional Question
The Bond Buyer, February 20, 2009

Mercury News Editorial: Constitutional convention may offer last, best hope for political reform in California
San Jose Mercury News, January 31, 2009

Dan Walters: How could constitutional convention help California?
Sacramento Bee, January 25, 2009

A way to overhaul dysfunctional Capitol
San Francisco Chronicle, January 25, 2009

Reformers say time is right to revise state Constitution, tax system, budget
Ventura County Star, January 23, 2009

Daniel Weintraub: Maybe it's time for a government overhaul
Sacramento Bee, January 22, 2009

Constitutional Convention Summit slated for February 24
Marin Magazine, February Issue, 2009

A California constitutional convention takes a step forward
San Francisco Examiner, January 5, 2009

Dan Walters: California got a wake-up call in 2008
Sacramento Bee, December 31, 2008

You say you want a constitution? Now’s the time
San Francisco Business Times, December 19, 2008

A new California Constitution?
Los Angeles Times, December 9, 2008

DeSaulnier: Constitutional convention would fix state's problems
Contra Costa Times, December 8, 2002

Time for convention: Fix state Constitution
The Reporter, December 4, 2008

Dan Walters: California fiscal crisis spurs push for reform
Sacramento Bee, November 30, 2008

Drastic times
Press Democrat, October 24, 2008

Wanted: a new state bill of rights
San Francisco Chronicle, October 12, 2008

Group calls for overhaul of budget process
KGO-TV, September 16, 2008

Dan Walters: State budget relies on sham revenue
Sacramento Bee, September 16, 2008

Business leaders: Calif. must revise Constitution
AP, September 16, 2008

Legislators' job approval barely registers in new poll
Sacramento Bee, September 12, 2008

A Bold Fix for California's Budget Impasse
Christian Science Monitor, September 9, 2008

A California Constitutional Convention?
The Blockbuster Democracy Blog, August 25, 2008

Dan Walters: If Californians are unhappy, they have reason to be
Sacramento Bee, August 24, 2008

The Forum
KQED, August 21, 2008

California government has failed us
San Francisco Chronicle, August 21, 2008

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Media Releases

Government Reform Coalition Submits Measures to Call for California Constitutional Convention
October, 28, 2009

Californians Would Vote to Authorize and Call Constitutional Convention, New Statewide Poll of 1000 Voters Finds
September, 16, 2009
Polling Executive Summary

California Constitutional Convention Campaign Begins
May 20, 2009

Governor Schwarzenegger Endorses California Constitutional Convention At Major Commonwealth Club Speech In Bay Area
March 12, 2009

Responding to California’s Broken Government, Groups To hold Major Constitutional Convention Summit in Sacramento
February 18, 2009