The nation's toughest measures banning digitally-altered deepfakes? Team @CommonCauseCA just passed not one, but two laws: politico.com/news/2024/09/1…

The pro-Trump majority on the State Election Board in Georgia adopts a rule that Democrats and key Republicans have warned could spark chaos, could cause delays in posting results and is being enacted too close to the election. Expect more legal challenges. #gapol

Important to note that the GA AG just yesterday told the GA State Election Board that these proposed rules, just passed 3-2, "are not tethered to any statute—and are, therefore, likely the precise type of impermissible legislation that agencies cannot do."

My new one Slate on North Carolina, Georgia, and Nebraska: "A Last-Minute Effort to Mess With the 2024 Vote Is Underway. It’s Scarier Than Expected." slate.com/news-and-polit…

This week, CITED’s Senior Policy Advisor, David Evan Harris linkedin.com/in/davidevanharris, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Privacy, Tech & the Law. Senators leading on AI regulation looked for ways to take inspiration from our work in California 🧵 1/5 🎥: CSPAN

How well does CA ensure access for voters with disabilities or who don’t speak English fluently? To find out, the Asian Law Caucus and @CommonCauseCA dispatched more than 300 volunteers to 850-plus polling sites: cal.news/4diTWLR 📝 Mikhail Zinshteyn (he/him) 📸 Miguel Gutierrez Jr.

Every other school should commission Cal students to do their gameday signs. These are top-tier.

Today is the last day to register to vote in... Georgia Arizona Florida Kentucky Indiana Texas Tennessee Arkansas Ohio Live in these states and think you're already registered? CHECK ANYWAY!

🗳️ This fall, the power to determine the future of our communities lies in our vote. Voting YES on Measures DD & LL will help ensure that the people run LA — not power hungry politicians. Independent redistricting means fair maps, fair representation, & an equitable LA for all.

Helene — and now Milton — will impact voting for some Americans. Here’s what election workers are doing about it. Barbara Rodriguez's latest. 19thnews.org/2024/10/helene…

I did ask a room of younger journalists recently if they knew the terms "blue shift" or "red mirage" and it was not commonly known as a potential counting dynamic (who knows how much it will impact the count this cycle, as tactics are changing). The counting is the key.

I shared some thoughts on how to build a more representative California democracy on my way to vote yesterday.

ATTENTION MAIL-IN VOTERS: Mail your ballot TODAY (Oct. 29) if your state requires it to be received by Election Day, U.S. Postal Service recommends. This recommended deadline applies to AZ, GA, MI, NC, PA, WI and most other states. You can also return it in person... npr.org/2024/09/20/nx-…

“I make $19.64 an hour. I’m not going to be a martyr for $19.60 an hour.” At home and across the nation, political violence is on the rise. Now and always, we support the election workers who stand up for our democracy. calmatters.org/politics/2024/…

Any voter question, nationwide. Pass it on.

GA Secretary of State confirms polls will stay open to accommodate every voter in line by 7pm, even at those locations evacuated. Police & dogs are sweeping the locations. The only question is how many voters may have left because of the bomb threats. atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/11/05/liv…

#ELB: “Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says” ift.tt/pr4xH5w

Californians deserve to know how their representatives vote. “Allowing bills to die behind closed doors for reasons that are never made known runs contrary to the purposes of having an open, transparent & accountable government,” said Jonathan Mehta Stein. calmatters.org/politics/2024/…

Our hearts are with all those impacted by the devastating fires in LA, including our staff & their families. Stay safe & stay plugged in to fire and evacuation updates. 🔗 City of Santa Monica: santamonica.gov/blog/palisades… 🔗 LAFD 🔥 updates: lafd.org/alerts

After 5 amazing years as ED at CCC, I say goodbye this week & hand the reins over to the incredible Darius Kemp. I've had the opportunity to quadruple the team and budget, launch and grow new programs, pass bills, and win ballot measures. I'm so proud of our team and our work.