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San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passes resolution urging city departments to adopt emerging media policy solutions, dedicate at least half of its ad spending to community & ethnic media

Findings show San Franciscans are hungry for more local journalism, including investigative reporting and independent election coverage

Findings show urgent need to invest in community, ethnic media

Today, California Common Cause released the first episode of “Democracy Is,” a bi-weekly podcast telling the stories of Californians fighting for a more representative democracy.

“A healthy and vibrant press is key to holding government accountable and ensuring an informed electorate,” said Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director of California Common Cause. “As local journalism continues to decline, misinformation, disinformation, and political polarization is on the rise. This initiative will allow us to get back to governing based on facts, and with a news industry that’s inclusive of every voice in our state.”