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Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Laws to Address Unregulated AI’s Threat to Democracy
Two groundbreaking bills from CITED’s bill package are signed into law
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Ariana Marmolejo
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New Report Uplifts Community Information Needs in San Francisco, Offers Policy Solutions To Bolster Independent Journalism
Findings show San Franciscans are hungry for more local journalism, including investigative reporting and independent election coverage
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NEW REPORT: Hope Remains for Reining in Big Money in California Politics Post-Citizens United
State-level reform can help manage big money’s influence in California elections
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NEW REPORT: Common Sense Reforms Can Help Curb Money’s Influence in Local Politics
A new study shows contribution limits can be successful at the local level without often-speculated side effects
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NEW REPORT: Remote Public Participation at City Council Meetings Is Feasible, Strengthens Local Democracy
Findings show remote access options at city council meetings are a net-positive for both local governments and constituencies
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NEW REPORT: Democracy Leaders Propose Policy Solutions to Dangers of AI, Deepfakes, and Disinformation
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NEW REPORT: Independent, Community Media Critical to San Francisco’s Democracy
Findings show urgent need to invest in community, ethnic media
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Anti-Gerrymandering Advocates Applaud L.A. Leaders on Redistricting Reform Advances
After public outcry, independent redistricting moves closer to being on the 2024 ballot
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NEW POLL: Strong, Bipartisan Majority of Californians Want Government Action to Protect Democracy from Disinformation, Deepfakes, and AI
Less than one year from the 2024 presidential contest, 84% of California voters overall are concerned about the dangers that disinformation, deepfakes, and artificial intelligence pose to next year’s elections.
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Groundbreaking New Institute Launched to Combat Dangers of AI & Disinformation on Democracy
Law, public policy, and tech-industry leaders join forces ahead of a major election year
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Independent Redistricting Must be on San Francisco’s 2024 Ballot
Truly independent redistricting would strengthen San Francisco’s democracy and help end gerrymandering in the Bay Area
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Breaking Barriers to the Ballot Box: Expanding Language Access for California Voters
This report explores four key aspects of language access in California elections: the voting experience, federal and state laws, the importance of in-language materials, and data limitations for identifying populations in California who use non-English languages.
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The Voters Choice Act: Impact Analysis Recommendations
An analysis of the VCA’s impact and recommend strategies to address participation gaps ahead of the 2024 elections.
