California Forward
The state is suffering from another, lesser known drought of active voters, brought about by a two-decade decline in voter participation
read moreIn a report released Thursday, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) examines whether or to what extent recent efforts to broaden the electorate will translate into gains in voter participation.
read moreOnly 8 percent of startup founders are women
read moreSan Diego and Tijuana share the world’s busiest crossing
read moreMega-region creates $200 billion annually
read moreThe City of Los Angeles has tasked a citizen’s panel to solve the great mystery of disappearing voters. We spoke to President Herb Wesson about the commission designed to get them back.
read moreTroubling pattern seen in African American higher education levels
read moreUnder the federal law, more commonly known as the “Motor Voter” act, government agencies providing public assistance are required to offer individuals opportunities to register to vote. That means all Californians applying for health coverage through the state exchange should simultaneously be offered the opportunity to register to vote.
read moreBecause of legislative musical chairs, whopping 14 special elections will have been held in California by year’s end
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