Powerful and true.

Kickin' a little dirt for California’s communities, SB 1327 — Save local news (part 3) ojaivalleynews.com/opinion/editor… via Ojai Valley News

Using their platform to promote a lie underscores the need to have vibrant independent journalism that can provide facts so people can decide for themselves. Without it, these private platforms will control information flow, the bulwark against authoritarian rule.

“But if the goal is to revive local journalism, it’s penny wise and pound-foolish to prioritize Google grants over policies that would produce far more revenue, newsroom jobs and independence.” -Editor and Publisher ⁦Brier Dudley⁩ ⁦Buffy Wicks⁩ editorandpublisher.com/stories/dont-l…

More than 65% of journalists have lost their jobs since 2005. A rescue plan is critical to save independent news - which sustains our democracy. We cannot rely on the charity of digital platforms and their artificial news to inform our citizenry.
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“Google’s moves, and Facebook’s earlier abandonment of its journalism grants, are the latest reminders that such support is transient. It may be weaponized when platforms aren’t getting their way.” ⁦Brier Dudley⁩ The Seattle Times ⁦Buffy Wicks⁩ seattletimes.com/opinion/dont-l…

“Google’s moves, and Facebook’s earlier abandonment of its journalism grants, are the latest reminders that such support is transient. It may be weaponized when platforms aren’t getting their way.” ⁦Brier Dudley⁩ The Seattle Times ⁦Buffy Wicks⁩ seattletimes.com/opinion/dont-l…

SB 1287 (Glazer), our priority bill to protect Jewish students from harassment and intimidation by strengthening campus code of conduct policies, just passed the Senate with a bipartisan, 30-1 vote.

Thanks to Senator Steve Glazer and the CA Legislative Jewish Caucus for championing this

When people asks who is in charge of protecting our democracy and independent news— now you know.

Adding my thanks. Democracies are more fragile than folks realize. A vibrant and independent free press is foundational to a sustainable system by the people and for the people.

🎧 LISTEN: Last week, PPIC President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye joined Steve Glazer to discuss her personal history and some of the key policy questions facing our state.

Take a listen 👇 sd07.senate.ca.gov/podcasts

Great interview. The former CA Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a California gem.

Approved today by the Senate Aporopriations Committee. Senate floor vote expected next week. Many thanks to ⁦Anna Caballero⁩ ⁦Mike McGuire⁩ A California state senator has an audacious, $500 million idea for saving local news | The Seattle Times seattletimes.com/opinion/a-cali…

“It’s not an easy thing to overcome but I’m fighting for our democracy,” he said, “so I’m going to do the best I can.”

Yesterday the President of Sonoma State University aligned the campus with BDS, a movement whose goal is the destruction of Israel, home to 7M Jews.

Several other UC & CSU campuses are doing this more subtly. Sonoma State simply said the quiet part out loud.

The mask is off. 🧵

Our university presidents in California ought to read this piece and be very careful in any concessions they make to illegal campers. This is not about free speech. Michael V. Drake Dr. Mildred García thecrimson.com/article/2024/5…

Our university presidents in California ought to read this piece and be very careful in any concessions they make to illegal campers. This is not about free speech. Michael V. Drake Dr. Mildred García thecrimson.com/article/2024/5…

The nonprofit community in my senate district provide extraordinary help and care to the needy. Tri-Valley Haven stands out for their longstanding service to our most vulnerable. Congratulations.