Here's a blog - 'Politics in the Zeros' - from Bob Morris, an interesting liberal here in L.A. (on the blogroll to the left). He talks about state politics:
Green Party candidate for Calif. governor pulling unusual interest
In what could be a major development, a coalition of nine business groups of people of color are considering backing Green Party candidate Peter Miguel Camejo, for Governor rather than Democrat incumbent Gray Davis. The coalition sent Camejo a letter saying they thought 20-30% of the minority vote could go to a strong Green candidate, as neither major party is effectively addressing issues.
And he talks about the environment, with an emphasis on water (which I think will be one of the major shapers of international politics in the next twenty years):
Water news
Israel. A continuing drought and increased friction with Jordan and Lebanon has caused Israel to put all water matters under direct control of the Prime Minister. And how sad it is to continually read about depleted aquifers not replenishing - something that is happening worldwide.India / Pakistan. India says it will continue with a disputed water project in Kashmir, regardless of what Pakistan says, and may scrap the treaty entirely if they go to war.
Interesting stuff...