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We are a nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization working to build a California democracy that includes everyone. ⚖️🗳 commoncause.org/california
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Despite its track record of discrimination, governments are relying on AI more and more to make life-impacting decisions. CITED Advisor David Evan Harris details how reform efforts get watered down, leaving no real accountability for tech companies. 🔗: calmatters.org/economy/tech...

California is pioneering how to safeguard our civil rights and liberties in the digital age: data protection. CITED Chair Jonathan Mehta Stein advocates for this reform so that our data can't be abused by the government or private companies. 🔗: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

"Conditioning aid for people devastated by a natural disaster on a cynical political objective is autocratic and un-American." Read our statement on President Trump's threats to leverage federal aid for fire relief in LA in exchange for anti-voter laws:

The billionaires at Trump’s inauguration are a testament to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, made 15 years ago today, giving big money unlimited influence in our politics. In California, we’re paving a different path... (1/3)

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: www.santamonica.gov/blog/palisad... 🔗 @LAFD updates: lafd.org/alerts

Elon Musk thinks social media companies shouldn't be responsible for the election disinformation that spreads on their platforms. We think our democracy isn't up for negotiation. Here's what you need to know about X's lawsuit to halt our flagship anti-disinfo law: