California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes announced the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, which aims to expand voting access and address voter suppression, particularly for minority communities and voters with limited English proficiency, has advanced in the Senate.
Our Revolution, a progressive group founded by Bernie Sanders, has endorsed Tom Steyer for California governor, citing concerns that a divided Democratic field could benefit Republicans.
The California Teachers Association has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, who has promised to provide greater funding for public schools by closing corporate tax loopholes and reforming Proposition 13.
Tom Steyer’s campaign for California Governor has released an ad calling for the abolition of ICE and the prosecution of agents accused of unlawful conduct, while outlining his plan to protect vulnerable communities and hold ICE accountable.
The California Donor Table has endorsed a slate of progressive candidates for the June 2026 primaries, including Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Oscar Ortiz, Esmeralda Soria, and Shirley Weber, who have all been advocates for social and reproductive justice, affordable housing, and equity-oriented legislation.
The California Donor Table, a progressive donor network, has called for survivor-centered accountability after Congressman Eric Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual assault allegations from multiple women.
Tom Steyer, a candidate for governor of California, has called for the state to take aggressive legal action against ICE, including the prosecution and imprisonment of ICE agents and agency leadership over alleged civil rights violations, as well as the creation of a specialized investigative unit to gather evidence of misconduct.
Eric Jones is committed to rejecting corporate PAC money and prioritizing the needs of everyday people, while Representative Mike Thompson has accepted significant financial support from corporate PACs, raising concerns about accountability and trust in government.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes introduced two bills to expand voting protections across the state, including expanding language access, strengthening protections against discriminatory election systems, and providing additional legal avenues for Californians to challenge voting restrictions.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of over half a million ballots has raised concerns among election officials, civil rights advocates, and local organizers, who warn that it risks undermining public confidence in democratic institutions and amplifying false narratives about election fraud.
Lawmakers in over 15 states have introduced over 100 bills targeting the ballot measure process, raising concerns about potential disruptions to voters’ fundamental rights, according to the Fairness Project.
Seven candidates debated in the Ruth Williams Opera House in Bayview-Hunters Point, San Francisco, on topics such as immigration, affordability, public safety, and Proposition 36, while the Black Action Alliance and Theo Ellington demanded accountability and recognition of the area’s legacy of government neglect and environmental harm.
A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel California to turn over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list, rejecting what voting rights groups described as an unlawful attempt to obtain voters’ sensitive personal information.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing access to food due to the USDA’s new work requirements for SNAP eligibility, which will be enforced starting November 2025, and community organizations are stepping up to fight food insecurity and support those in need.
Ramsey Robinson, the 2026 gubernatorial candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party, is proposing to tax the 194 billionaires in California to fund guaranteed healthcare, affordable homes, and employment for all Californians.
The Yolo County League of Women Voters is hosting a free, nonpartisan voter education event on October 15th to help voters understand Proposition 50 and other election-related topics.
30 district attorneys from California have publicly opposed Proposition 50, arguing that it would dismantle the state’s independent redistricting system and allow partisan gerrymandering to return.
CalExit leaders have expressed strong support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to redistricting, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump and warning of the potential for a civil war in the US.
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