Democracy
Vote YES on Proposition 50 on November 4th!
Why Prop 50 Matters for California – and the Nation This November, Californians will vote on Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act – a measure that temporarily adjusts how redistricting is handled in our state. Let’s be clear: the gold standard for drawing legislative districts is a truly independent, citizen-led redistricting commission like we have…
Read MoreThe Dictator’s Playbook
In 1933, Germany was reeling from the Depression and hyperinflation, which made money worthless. Parties on the left and right were fighting in the streets. They wanted a ‘strong man’ to rule the country and tame inflation. Within a month of gaining power, Germany’s parliament building was ‘mysteriously’ destroyed. Hitler moved fast. The next day,…
Read MoreA Cancer is Spreading in the ‘Body Politic:’ What is the Cure?
We often talk about “the body politic” as a metaphor, but what happens when that body gets sick—when corruption, disinformation, and power grabs spread like a disease? Under the Trump Administration, the systems meant to protect and sustain American democracy—our three branches of government—have been compromised, much like a human body overwhelmed by cancer. Executive…
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