Today, California Common Cause, a leading democracy reform group, announced their opposition to Governor Newsom’s plan to call for an “Article V” constitutional convention. The bill, SJR 7, would add California to the list of states attempting to rewrite the U.S. Constitution without any rules or governing structure. 

The report assesses the outcomes and processes of the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission and offers recommendations for continued future success

California’s biggest special interests lose lawsuit to stop new California law that would bar pay-to-play in local governments

California Common Cause defends the public interest over special interests in challenge to landmark pay-to-play law

AB 764 and AB 1248 would help end gerrymandering in the state and bring local redistricting into alignment with statewide and congressional redistricting standards

Broad, statewide coalition unites in support of bills ahead of crucial hearings

California Common Cause identifies essential elements of a trustworthy and truly independent redistricting commission for the City of LA

A panel of policy and democracy experts warned the public of the high-stakes consequences of the special interest lawsuit to terminate SB 1439 at a virtual press conference held Monday.

AB 1248 prioritizes people and communities over sitting incumbents by requiring a politically independent redistricting process for local jurisdictions throughout the state