Authored by Ria Bhatt of Mandala Strategies, we commissioned "Mapping the Movement: California’s Higher Education Coalition Landscape". This report draws on interviews with 25 coalition leaders and profiles more than 20 active advocacy efforts across the state. It surfaces strategic recommendations for funders and stakeholders and key insights into how these coalitions are working to improve student outcomes, especially for those historically underserved by the system. 

We Are California emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 election to help foster greater coordination, deeper organizing, and a shared space for strategy and action. This coalition's goal is to help people feel more connected, heard, and engaged in civic life.   

On the 50th anniversary of Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, advocates, researchers, and policymakers convened to bring attention to expanding language access services to more communities and languages. Haas, Jr. Fund and our partners remain committed to increasing and keeping a spotlight on language access because making voting accessible is essential to a strong and thriving democracy.