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@Sludge15 Dec 2022
NEW: Oakland voters adopted an innovative "democracy dollars" program, vouchers that can be donated to city candidates, as part of a sweeping Fair Elections measure. Campaigners in other cities are eyeing the results for similar efforts. readsludge.com/2022/12/15/oa…

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.

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Our latest resource breaks down the wave of bills introduced by state lawmakers in 2022 that would weaken the power and independence of state courts. bit.ly/3HwDAD6

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...

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“If the Supreme Court sides with a handful of extremist politicians who want to block state courts from enforcing much-needed checks and balances, there’ll be no one left to defend our right to vote.” - Julie from Piper grantee @WVCAG wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…

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

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Today @ReproRights and @BrennanCenter launched a new tracker that catalogs pending and completed state court litigation against abortion bans that were, or would have been, unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade. bit.ly/3ixl1nD

State Court Abortion Litigation Tracker

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

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#CourtsMatter – at West Goshen, PA
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@jjabbott30 Nov 2022
HB38, the PA GOP’s judicial gerrymandering constitutional amendment, officially dies today as it never got a second vote in this session. Shoutout to @kadidakenner and everyone who led the fight to kill it earlier this year. #CourtsMatter #OrganizingWorks
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"It has increased participation in lesser areas in Seattle, and voter turnout from communities of color.” - liz suk of @OaklandRising, a Piper Fund grantee sfchronicle.com/politics/art…

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...

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State courts are turning to their state constitutions to offer young defendants more protections from “cruel and unusual punishment.” bit.ly/3EkwLkR

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

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

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State courts have been critical to protecting abortion access post-Dobbs. At Piper Fund, we're working to protect the courts from special interests so litigators can have a fair day in court. afj.org/article/the-abortion…

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

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In a major win for political transparency in California, voters overwhelmingly approved the Oakland Democracy Dollars program. “Democracy Dollars represents the future of campaign finance reform,” says @_jonathanstein of @CommonCauseCA. commoncause.org/california/p…

Oakland Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Measure W

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The “independent state legislature theory” could render governors, state courts, and even state constitutions powerless to prevent abuses by state lawmakers when it comes to federal elections. bit.ly/3DSDzXO

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.

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NEW: Who is capturing our courts? Read about the opaque right-wing groups tied to Leonard Leo and Richard Uihlein coming for the states @Ev_Vorpahl @thelisagraves commondreams.org/views/2022/…

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...

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"Put plainly, ignoring court orders is a direct attack on our state Constitution and the system of checks and balances that it establishes." -- Kadida from Piper Fund grantee @NewPennsylvania Read more: buckscountybeacon.com/2022/1…

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.

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"Peaceful protest is a hallmark of our democracy...no matter our race, religion, gender, age, socioeconomic status or political affiliation." Learn about the @PiperFund — a pooled rapid response fund that is protecting the right to protest. proteusfund.org/piper/right-…

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...

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What are the challenges and hope for #democracy in the US? @adamkahane speaks with @melissaspatz co-Executive Director at Trusted Elections Fund and Estevan Muñoz-Howard Interim Co-Director of @ProteusFund/Piper Fund and Sr Director at Ktisis Capital: hubs.li/Q01qfjvV0
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Last month we hosted a funder briefing series on threats & opportunities to state courts. 1 key takeaway that emerged: the fight to preserve fair & impartial courts has deep implications for issues impacting people’s day-to-day lives. Read more takeaways: proteusfund.org/judicial-ind…

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...

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What exactly is the “independent state legislature theory” and how will it affect your right to vote? Our new explainer video has the answers. Watch now:

The Independent State Legislature Theory, Explained.

Who protects your right to vote? Learn how a pending #SCOTUS case could upend our elections and help get the word out about the threat posed by the independent state legislature theory.

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NEW: 74% of Oakland voters support the democracy dollar initiative on the ballot next month, per a poll released today. A similar program in Seattle has radically diversified political giving and made city races more competitive. @boltsmag boltsmag.org/in-california-c…

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.

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1/ 🗣️ Help us celebrate big racial justice news from #Florida! Today FL cities fought off @GovRonDeSantis’ attempt to end their suit challenging #HB1, a racist, anti-protest law that restricts local governments’ ability to reform law enforcement budgets—ie. ‘defund the police.’
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VICTORY! Court Rules MN Sheriff’s Blockade of #Line3 Water Protector Camp Was Illegal and Bars Ongoing Efforts to Obstruct Access @zhaabowekwe @GiniwCollective @WinonaLaduke @EarthRightsIntl protestlaw.org/news/cpll-vic…
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