Author Archives: Jan Tucker

About Jan Tucker

State Director--California League of Latin American Citizens, Former seven term Chairman of the Board of the California Association of Licensed Investigators, Co-President San Fernando Valley/Northeast Los Angeles Chapter-National Organization for Women, former National Commissioner for Civil Rights-League of United Latin American Citizens, former Second Vice President-Inglewood-South Bay Branch-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, former founding Vice President-Armenian American Action Committee, former First Vice President, Newspaper Guild Local 69 (AFL-CIO, CLC, CWA), Board member, Alameda Corridor Jobs Coalition, Community Advisory Board member--USC-Keck School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease Research Project

Music & Revolution

It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged about the entertainment I’ve been taking in, partially because I’ve been so busy enjoying it.  Some of the latest acts I’ve taken in from the Los Angeles cafe scene have reminded me of Bob … Continue reading

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Obama Puts Unitary Tax in Spotlight

In 1978 I was the Peace & Freedom Party’s candidate against Lieutenant Governor Merv Dymally (Democrat) and Republican challenger Mike Curb.  There were three major issues in the race and one of them has just taken center stage, with President … Continue reading

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Capital Gains — Political Losses

In 1996, the Los Angeles Times called me a “P.R. Guru” and whether it was true or not, the accusation took on a life of its own and people began to believe it.  Whatever one believes to be true becomes … Continue reading

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More rants by Frank Runningmouth

If you have trouble subscribing, email admin@janbtucker.com and we will manually subscribe you to this blog.  Also, check out our website at http://www.janbtucker.com Somebody recently forwarded me the latest Frank Runningmouth rant against me which I reprint for the sheer … Continue reading

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Insider Trading in LA Superior Court

The recent scandals in Washington and the passage of legislation to ban congressional “insider” stock trading caused me to unearth an old memo that I’d sent to federal authorities some time ago, because it seemed quite plausible that a Los … Continue reading

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Same Sex? Opposite Sex? Why marry?

In a previous blog entry on “Mr. Conservative” Barry Goldwater, Sr. (http://janbtucker.com/blog/2011/12/10/where-is-mr-conservative-when-we-need-him/) I explained how a truly principled conservative was a staunch defender of LGBTI rights well before that position was popular — even with many liberals.  That sparked an … Continue reading

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3rd Annual “Viva la Mujer” Event/Fundraiser

If you have trouble subscribing, email admin@janbtucker.com and we will manually subscribe you to this blog.  Also, check out our website at http://www.janbtucker.com Saturday, March 3, 2012 Time 5:00pm until 10:00pm Description Please join the National Brown Berets de Áztlan, … Continue reading

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Update on Her Royal Majesty

I’ve blogged about my great friend Heather a couple of times before: http://janbtucker.com/blog/2011/06/06/new-face-new-wave-of-feminism/ http://janbtucker.com/blog/2008/10/29/december-24-2006-my-friend-heather/ Heather is one of the really dynamic people in this world who make a difference…..and she’s back in town and is launching some really tremendous projects … Continue reading

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Pass SB 810 for Single Payer Health Care

If I had my ‘druthers’ I would have preferred federal passage of the ( former Representative Ron) Dellums National Health Service Act.  The NHSA would have created (as an alternative to the private health care sector) a socialized health care … Continue reading

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