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August 20, 2020

Voting in California Jails, A Community Toolkit

Our toolkit has several strategies for community advocates, county elections offices, and sheriffs to break down barriers to democracy for people in county jails.

August 18, 2020

We will not be silenced.

100 years later.

August 13, 2020

Meet our New Trudy Schafer Public Policy Fellow

Congratulations to Andrew! You can support this Fellowship! The Schafer family has generously committed a $15,000 fund, where they will match all donations towards Trudy’s legacy.

August 5, 2020

Order Your Easy Voter Guides for 2020 General Election

Get ready to vote! The Easy Voter Guide is your resource for unbiased explanations of the state ballot measures.

July 17, 2020

League of Women Voters, Common Cause and Fmr Gov. Schwarzenegger Applaud the California Supreme Court Extending Deadlines for New Voting Maps

California is the first state to extend redistricting deadlines due to the Census Bureau delay.

July 13, 2020

Coalition Demands Redistricting Commissioners Address Underrepresentation

We joined many organizations and allies in calling on the first 8 commissioners to address this dramatic and unacceptable underrepresentation when they select the next 6 commissioners. All communities must see themselves in this Commission.

July 10, 2020

League of Women Voters, Common Cause and Community Coalition Applaud Dismissed Lawsuit Against Gov. Newsom’s Vote-by-Mail Order

Victory for California Voters

July 7, 2020

Advocates Declare Now is Time for California Racial Justice Act

The California Racial Justice Act will prohibit the use of race, ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions or sentences