Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections
An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.
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Oakland Voters to Decide on Fair Elections Measure
A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option in Oakland, called "Democracy Dollars," and increase transparency of who is spending to influence city elections.
Oakland Community Groups Launch Campaign to Fight Big Money in Elections
The Fair Elections Oakland coalition has launched an effort to pass a public campaign financing program—called "Democracy Dollars"—like the vouchers used in Seattle elections since 2017.
House Dem Celebrates the Launch of a Big Tech Lobbying Group
Newsom Delivers for Energy Clients of Lobbyist He Celebrated at French Laundry
A review of public records suggests the Newsom administration's actions may have been inappropriately influenced by his lobbyist friend's firm.
How Uber and Lyft Are Buying Labor Laws
California’s Prop 22 could set back labor standards, particularly for nonwhite workers, for decades.
Op-Ed: Kamala Harris' Deep History Of Letting Facebook Off The Hook
Vice president candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has gone easy on Facebook and tech giants for years, and in her 2020 presidential bid she was rewarded with many maxed-out contributions from Silicon Valley executives.