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Leading Democracy Reform Groups Launch Campaign for California Fair Elections Act
If passed, the act would remove a ban on public financing for elections and put power back in the hands of voters — not wealthy special interests.
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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.
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50 State Report: California Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause
California earned highest grade nationally for transparent and inclusive process
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Newsom Vetoes Proven Redistricting Reform, Secures Pro-Democracy Win on Process
California improves the FAIR MAPS Act but misses opportunity to lead the nation on meaningful, long-term reform
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Will Newsom Make Voting Rights History or Follow DeSantis’ Anti-Voter Lead?
As Desantis Heads to Court, Newsom Can Make History for Redistricting
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Historic Anti-Gerrymandering Bills Head to Newsom’s Desk
AB 764 and AB 1248 will help end gerrymandering in California and bring independent redistricting to local communities
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Nonpartisan Group Blasts Gov. Newsom’s Plan to Rewrite Constitution
Today, California Common Cause, a leading democracy reform group, announced their opposition to Governor Newsom’s plan to call for an “Article V” constitutional convention. The bill, SJR 7, would add California to the list of states attempting to rewrite the U.S. Constitution without any rules or governing structure.
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NEW: Anti-Gerrymandering Advocates Release Roadmap for Independent L.A. Redistricting
As the City finalizes its independent redistricting recommendations, California Common Cause has released a roadmap of core principles to ensure that new amendments to the City Charter create a Commission that is truly independent and worthy of the public’s trust.
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Democracy Leaders Release Comprehensive Evaluation of California Statewide Redistricting
The report assesses the outcomes and processes of the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission and offers recommendations for continued future success