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Democracy Is
by California Common Cause
A show about how democracy impacts our lives and how democracy issues play out in our communities.
Episodes
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Who Gets to Vote: Why 16 Could Be the New 18
In the season finale of Democracy Is, we dive into the growing movement to lower the voting age to 16. From the historical evolution of voting rights in the U.S. to examples from around the world, we explore the research, arguments, and political realities shaping this debate. Hear from…
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Are the Kids Alright? Exploring Gen Z’s Impact on our Democracy
What happens when an entire generation grows up with the internet at their fingertips? In this episode of Democracy Is, host Alexandra Leal explores how Gen Z, the first digitally native generation, is transforming our political landscape. From voting trends and activism to social media-fueled...
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Backing Local News in the Bay Area
Dive into the intricate web of challenges facing San Francisco's local news landscape in this episode. From the decline of traditional advertising revenue to the dominance of social media platforms, we explore the obstacles hindering the viability of local journalism. Hear firsthand accounts from...
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Democracy for All: Advancing Disability Rights in the U.S.
This episode explores the ongoing journey toward empowering voters with disabilities to participate in our democracy fully. From historical barriers to recent advancements in disability rights, we highlight the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving equal access for all. Join…
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Can California safeguard against AI’s threat to democracy?
In this special episode of Democracy Is, we feature CCC's newest project, the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy -- CITED, for short -- that seeks solutions to the dangers that AI, disinformation, and deepfakes pose to our elections. Today, we bring you a recording from CITED’s...
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Breaking the Cycle: Reforming LA City Council for a Stronger Democracy
The LA City Council entails one of the biggest metropolitan governments, right here in California. This episode unravels the corruption scandals shaking Los Angeles City Hall—from Councilmember Jose Huizar's federal charges to Nury Martinez's gerrymandering controversy. Journey through LA's...
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Restoring the Vote in California
Did you know that there are only three places in the United States where all incarcerated people can vote? Only Vermont and Maine have had the right to vote for all written into their constitutions since their founding. As of 2020, Washington D.C. became the only state or district to have fully...
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Defending Democracy in the Digital Age
On Democracy Is, we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation in our digital age. How are social media algorithms weaponized to alter election outcomes? Continuing our journey, we navigate the ever-shifting terrain of social...
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Moore vs Harper: A Battle for the Future of the Country
For this episode of Democracy Is, we take a break from our usual California-focused programming to discuss the recent Supreme Court case Moore vs Harper. Typically, we wouldn’t cover a national case that didn’t directly involve California but this SCOTUS case is unique in that one of the main...
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Loopholes & Backdoors
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...
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[voting non-english]
Welcome back to Democracy Is! We hope you are ready for Season 2! In this episode, we discuss language access and why it is so critical in order for all communities to fully participate in our democracy. There are over 200 languages spoken in the state of California alone yet only a handful are...
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What does Election Season mean to California Common Cause?
It's that time of the year - ELECTION SEASON! We know that you have been bombarded with advertisements, Twitter rants, Facebook posts, and candidate mailers. Election Season can be overwhelming and you may be wondering what CA Common Cause does to make our elections more accessible & transparent....
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Should We Recall the Recall?
Now more than ever, Californians are hearing about recalls and witnessing them happening at all levels of government. We will be exploring Recalls and examining the history, impact, and relevance of this little-known corner of California’s democracy. We will discuss how we can improve the recall...
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Follow the Money
On this episode of Democracy Is, we take a look at Money in Politics and how it affects our democracy. Understanding how money impacts our politics is essential in the fight for equity! How did we get to this current iteration of our system? How does money impact everyday voters? How much power…
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The Lines Have Been Drawn: Redistricting in CA during the 2020 Cycle
This week on Democracy Is, we finish our two-episode arc and are going to take a deep dive into how redistricting went here in California. How does this redistricting cycle compare to others? What are independent redistricting commissions and how did they impact California and its communities? We...
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What is Redistricting?
On this week’s Democracy Is episode, we cover the topic of “Redistricting” as part of a two-episode arc. We take an inside look into how the process came to be, the politics of the Gerrymander, and real impact it has had on our communities. Along with understanding the mechanics of Redistricting,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show about how democracy impacts our lives and how democracy issues play out in our communities.
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California Common Cause
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A show about how democracy impacts our lives and how democracy issues play out in our communities.
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