California voters have numerous privileges, including same-day registration, in-language ballots in 9 languages, and the ability to ask for help when filling out their ballots.
Health insurance premiums for millions of Americans will double this fall as ACA tax credits expire. Republicans say Democrats caused a shutdown over the issue.
“We were at this moment like none I have ever seen in my lifetime: a fight over who is going to have access to democracy, and who's going to get to participate.” — Sean Morales-Doyle, Brennan Center for Justice
“What they’re trying to do is rewrite the rules in the middle of the game because they know they know they’re going to lose." — Texas state Representative Gene Wu.
Several California state leaders and Governor Gavin Newsom Aug. 14 announced a proposal to draw new redistricting lines, in response to a similar action by the Texas state Legislature.
