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Education opens doors for Millennials to succeed and give back

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By: Caroline Vance

August 2, 2011

College students from all over Northern California brought their passion, energy, and ideas to Mobilize.org’s Target 2020 California Leadership Seminar, with the hope of making access to higher education more of a reality for all young people.

Viewpoints: Redistricting Commission was still the right thing

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By: Matt Rexroad

August 1, 2011

When I was a kid I played Babe Ruth baseball at Clark Field in Woodland, I once had a situation that reminds me of the Citizen’s Redistricting Commission.

New CA district maps released after grueling but transparent process

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By: Malka Kopell & Gina Baleria

July 29, 2011

Today the California Citizens Redistricting Commission made history by releasing its final draft maps for the state’s Assembly, Senate, Board of Equalization and Congressional districts. The new maps come after months of commentary, research, and public hearings all over the state.

Forward Thinker Yolie Flores steps outside the box to improve LA schools

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By: Tom Salyers

July 29, 2011

California Forward has named Yolie Flores a Forward Thinker for her work to reform the dysfunctional LA school system by stepping outside of it to find solutions.

Redistricting Commission struggles to represent diverse populations

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By: John Guenther

July 28, 2011

As the California Citizens Redistricting Commission works to redraw the state’s political maps, it has grappled with changing demographics and how those changes impact the state’s diverse populations.

Transparency the rule in redistricting process that puts voters first

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By: Zabrae Valentine

July 27, 2011

California’s historic citizen redistricting process, which began with voter approval of Proposition 11 in 2008, is nearing its conclusion, after months of public interaction, extensive research, comprehensive study, and citizen input. Now, for the first time in the history of our state, we will have maps drawn in an open and transparent manner, with full input of Californians and without the gerrymandering that has led our state to the pinnacle of special interest influence and extreme partisanship.

Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

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By: Deborah Nankivell

July 25, 2011

As a transplanted Minnesotan, I have considered it a privilege to live in what I thought was the Golden State, a place of rich diversity, inspiring creativity and incredible beauty. However, as I have lived in the San Joaquin Valley, I have been shocked to find levels of poverty mirroring the Third World and a California culture so fragmented I had to wonder if the principles laid out in the founding documents made it to the West Coast.

Public involvement key to government transparency & accountability, says Raya

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By: John Guenther

July 25, 2011

CA Fwd Policy Director Richard Raya has been profiled by InnovatingSMART, an organization working to share stories of people and organizations doing innovative work to create systems that improve lives.

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

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By: Cheryl Getuiza

July 22, 2011

A mid-year economic forecast from the LA Economic Development Corporation shows a moderate recovery for the region, but other California regional economies are still struggling.

CA FWD NEWS

Education opens doors for Millennials to succeed and give back

Viewpoints: Redistricting Commission was still the right thing

New CA district maps released after grueling but transparent process

Forward Thinker Yolie Flores steps outside the box to improve LA schools

Redistricting Commission struggles to represent diverse populations

Transparency the rule in redistricting process that puts voters first

Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

Public involvement key to government transparency & accountability, says Raya

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

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