Democracy Is

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Welcome back to Democracy Is! This episode explores the history, context, and relevance of the Political Reform Act. What is it? What does it do? Why is it so important? We’ll be exploring what this overlooked piece of legislation means for you, the voter, and why the PRA still works at combating the influence of money in politics, almost fifty after its introduction.   Featuring interviews with Ann Ravel, former Chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and Sky Allen, Executive Director of IE United.

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  Can California safeguard against AI’s threat to democracy?

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  Breaking the Cycle: Reforming LA City Council for a Stronger Democracy

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  Restoring the Vote in California

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  Defending Democracy in the Digital Age

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  Moore vs Harper: A Battle for the Future of the Country

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  [voting non-english]

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  What does Election Season mean to California Common Cause?

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  Should We Recall the Recall?

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  Follow the Money

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  The Lines Have Been Drawn: Redistricting in CA during the 2020 Cycle

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  What is Redistricting?

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  Introducing Democracy Is!