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Tom Epstein
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Board Member, Freelance
San Francisco
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Biography
Tom Epstein is a veteran government and public affairs executive who is the longest-tenured member and past president of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Previously, he was head of public affairs for Blue Shield of California and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Prior to that, he served as special assistant to the president for political affairs in the Clinton White House and deputy commissioner of the California Department of Insurance. He also worked for Governor Jerry Brown, The Disney Channel, and numerous presidential campaigns. He served as campaign manager for the successful 1986 environmental ballot measure, Prop 65. Epstein earned a J.D. from UCLA School of Law and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is chair of the board of the Coalition for Clean Air and a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. His writing has been published in the LA Times, Sacramento Bee, Cal Matters and KQED Perspectives, among others.
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Content
By Tom Epstein| Medium@ Tom Epstein·Follow3 min read·--When newly elected California Senator Adam Schiff takes office in January, he will be part of a Democratic Senate minority. He won’t chair a committee or have subpoena power. Given the current political dynamics, it’s quite possible the 64-year old Senate freshman may never serve in the majority. With the loss of four seats in the recent election, Democrats face a daunting challenge in ever taking back the Senate.
By Tom Epstein| Medium@ It's no secret that humans are destroying the planet, but I've rarely seen a more concrete example than the resort town of Tulum, Mexico. My wife and I visited the Yucatan beachfront paradise earlier this month to warm up after two months of cold and rain in Northern California. The weather lived up to its billing, but the experience left me sad for the future of what should be a premier vacation destination. Where to begin?
By Tom Epstein| Medium@ Recent revelations about Facebook bending its rules to satisfy Republican politicians reopened a window into the corrosive influence of right-wing intimidation on American politics. For more than two decades, belligerent tactics by Republican operatives have influenced the outcome of two presidential elections and almost overturned a third, shattering longstanding societal norms regarding honesty and civility.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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