Oakland Approves Democracy Dollars Program

Voters in Oakland overwhelmingly approved Measure W, which will establish a Democracy Dollars program to revolutionize campaign financing for local elections. The program will provide vouchers to local residents who can in turn use them to support political candidates of their choice.

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Beyond the Midterm Elections: Next Steps to a Stronger Democracy

| by Cathy Cha in Democracy

Year-round dedication is needed to ensure our democracy leaves no one behind

We may have avoided the worst-case scenario during the midterms, but our work is not yet done.

In the weeks since the 2022 elections, I’ve had one main response: phew. The anti-democratic nightmares we’ve all been having didn’t come true. We generally saw sanity prevail across the country with the defeat of a…

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Grantee Spotlight: Jessica González of Free Press

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

Working to strengthen democracy through a more just news media

The Haas, Jr. Fund’s Raúl Macías recently sat down with González to reflect on the midterms and learn about Free Press’ work to combat mis- and disinformation.

At the Haas, Jr. Fund, we are working to strengthen our democracy by increasing voter turnout, creating pathways for diverse leaders, and reducing systemic barriers to voting. Since joining the Fund two years ago, I…

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Back to School is a Time of Possibility

| by Cathy Cha in College Success

For Far Too Many Students, the New School Year is Linked to Anxiety and Concern

Through our College Success program, Haas Jr. is working to level the playing field for all higher education students.

It’s back to school time. I’ve been busy getting my two kids settled into the school year. Nervousness and butterflies are in the air, but at the same time there is a powerful sense of possibility about the year ahe…

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