There’s a strong likelihood that the networks (and the internet) will announce the presidential winner before the polls close in California. But if you’re headed to vote after work — or if you’re waiting in lines for hours — I’d urge you not to head home just because the big race has been decided. In every state, in every county, there are important choices on the ballot.
In California, my obvious interest is seeing Proposition 8 defeated. It’s an attack on fundamental rights and my family’s future. But there are several other issues — transportation, taxes and privacy — that are worth every California voter’s time.
I’m [headed to Paris](http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/going-to-france) first thing on Wednesday, so there’s every likelihood I won’t know the outcome of some measures when I get on the flight. But here’s hoping for good news when I land.
I’m going to be one of the judges for the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival, an Apple-sponsored competition for U.S. high school and college students. Entrants get 24 hours to write, produce, edit, score and deliver a three-minute short film incorporating specific elements they only announce on the day.