California Forward
Despite shortcomings, the state’s citizen ballot initiative process has brought important reforms to California via direct democracy.
read moreThe question of the day in Sacramento was whether California’s open primary reform was reducing partisan gridlock and creating more competitive elections.
read moreEvents open to the public will feature problem solvers from across the political spectrum engaging with Californians to talk about how we spend our money, how we improve our schools and how we create meaningful jobs.
read moreLeaders from across the political spectrum and across California will take part in public discussions about how to restore California’s role as the model for other states to follow in the areas of education, jobs and public engagement.
read moreCalifornia earned a rating bump because of its latest budget, while citizen-led reforms won major victory in U.S. Supreme Court.
read moreStatement on Monday’s ruling in favor of independent redistricting commissions in Arizona case
read moreThe Supreme Court affirmed the power of Arizona’s independent commission to draw congressional boundaries, a decision that protects California’s own citizens redistricting reform.
read moreLatest special election in district with political makeup similar to the entire state shows how California’s top-two primary is an incentive for less partisan politics.
read moreWhen the California Legislature hit the campaign trail, the normally cynical press corps had to concede the session was one of the most productive and bipartisan in a generation.
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