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Political Landscape
Video: Fiscal Realities for Local Government
September 23 2020
Mayors Kevin Faulconer of San Diego and Libby Schaaf of Oakland discuss how they are approaching the budget challenges and economic uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Changing Views of Police and Race Relations
September 22 2020
Californians’ views on police treatment and race relations have shifted in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism, but perspectives vary by race/ethnicity, political affiliation, region, and other factors.
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Video: How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout
September 16 2020
Researchers Eric McGhee and Mindy Romero discuss their analysis of what expanded mail voting could mean for voter turnout this November and beyond.
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How Different Would California’s Elections Be If 17-Year-Olds Could Vote?
September 10 2020
A November ballot measure that would lower the state’s voting age for primary and special elections could result in modest—though in some cases still consequential—shifts in the electorate’s demographics.
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Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
September 1 2020
House Minority Leader McCarthy joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss the federal government’s role in addressing the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges.
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