Rao for Governor?
Not so much. But maybe worth a listen.

Campaign blog

Static pages for now.
Woohoo!!!!

Woohoo!!!!

How do you start a several hundred person class when students are chatting? Ask, plead, demand for quiet? A call and response. Woohooo.

Why I'm running

Why I'm running

It started as a lark, but there are heartbreaking educational failures and costs we suffer as a state. I am running to focus on intelligent tradeoff discussions, delivering real value, and stopping the squandering of our resources.

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Analysis of UC Salary Data

Analysis of UC Salary Data

The compensation for non-academic positions at the University of California is staggering. A deep dive into the data reveals a trend of increasing administrative bloat, while actual instructional and research roles see a shrinking slice of the pie.

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Tribalism vs. The Pursuit of Effectiveness

Tribalism vs. The Pursuit of Effectiveness

A look at how enforced tribalism damages our ability to have honest dialogue and seek effective solutions, prioritizing ideological alignment—like required DEI statements—over approaches that actually deliver results for people.

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Policy notes

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