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NEW: Innovative Campaign Finance Resource Launched to Aid Reform in California
New interactive index & report details all local campaign finance laws in California
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Bills to Address AI’s Threats to Elections Clear First Hurdles
“These bills represent the most nuanced and most aggressive attempt in the United States to protect our democracy from digital threats” said Jonathan Mehta Stein, California Common Cause Executive Director.
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Democracy Leaders Introduce Solutions to Curb Emerging Digital Threats
CITED’s 2024 legislative package would help regulate the dangers that AI, deepfakes, and disinformation pose to our democracy
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San Francisco Leaders Urge City to Invest in Local Media
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
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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.
