Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.

Legislative Assaults on State Courts — December 2022 Update

State lawmakers across the country considered bills in 2022 that would curtail state courts’ authority to protect individual rights, particularly abortion rights, and to check abuses of power by...

Julie Archer: Keeping elections fair and free (Opinion)

Mountaineers are always free. This is the official motto of West Virginia, a state defined by our pioneering spirit as much as our humble dedication to our communities. It doesn’t

State Court Abortion Litigation Tracker

Numerous challenges to abortion bans have been filed in state courts since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

This under-the-radar measure passed by voters could reshape Oakland elections

Oakland voters approved a measure providing $100 to each adult resident to donate to local...

State Courts Advance Protections for Young Defendants Even as SCOTUS Slows Progress

Recent decisions show courts using state constitutions to protect young defendants’ rights.

The Abortion Rights Fights Still Playing Out In State Courts - Alliance for Justice

Oakland Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Measure W

How the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Might Change Our Elections

If the Supreme Court accepts the radical theory, it could upend thousands of voting laws.

Rightwing Dark Money Bomb Coming for State Courts | Common Dreams

"Nationally, Charles Koch funded groups like ALEC and right-wing special interests have ramped up their campaigns for a federal constitutional convention to give a majority of Republican-led states...

Will Extremists Defying PA Court Orders Undermine Democracy? - Bucks County Beacon

This November, Pennsylvanians need to come together in defense of our democracy and our courts.

Piper Fund - Right to Protest - Proteus Fund

Unified Philanthropy for a Progressive World. Proteus Fund, the full-service philanthropic organization that brings together like-minded partners to build effective social movements and create...

Judicial Independence Heroes and Villains: Key Takeaways from Piper Fund’s Recent Funder Briefings...

Unified Philanthropy for a Progressive World. Proteus Fund, the full-service philanthropic organization that brings together like-minded partners to build effective social movements and create...

In California Cities, a New Frontier for Public Financing of Elections

Oakland voters will decide whether to start a “democracy voucher” program for residents to donate to candidates of their choosing, following in Seattle’s footsteps.