A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option in Oakland, called “Democracy Dollars,” and increase transparency of who is spending to influence city elections. David Moore @ppolitics Co-founder of Sludge | SEP 28, 2022 Oakland Rising...
Last year’s elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report. Written by David Moore, Co-Founder of Sludge Published: August 23, 2022 7:02PM EDT Seattle...
The Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe proves that our fundamental rights continue to be under attack. Most of us believe we should have the freedom to decide for ourselves whether and when we have children. That requires accessible abortion care – and a strong...
Oakland voters will decide whether to start a “democracy voucher” program for residents to donate to candidates of their choosing, following in Seattle’s footsteps. Spenser Mestel | July 13, 2022 Oakland City Hall at night. (Greg Linhares/ City of Oakland) In...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/11/22 Matt Herdman, 973-270-3645, [email protected] Today, a landmark democracy initiative officially qualified for the November ballot, as the present Oakland City Councilmembers unanimously voted to place the Oakland Fair Elections Act...
Published on Inside Philanthropy | By Raúl Macías and Tiffany Mendoza, Guest Contributors | June 16, 2022 ROB CRANDALL/SHUTTERSTOCK Democracy in America is in a precarious state. The deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 served as a clarion call for...
