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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 6h

"[T]he 'winner-take-all' system used in most U.S. elections... contributes to polarization.... By contrast, proportional systems allow more voters to see their preferences reflected in Congress, can reduce partisan divides, and virtually eliminate gerrymandering."

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New Publication on Expanding Representation in Congress

A new publication, which emerged from the Academy's Our Common Purpose work, proposes alternatives to the “winner-take-all” system used in most U.S. elections. The proposed alternatives have the poten...

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 5h

Some folks on here really did seem to think he wouldn't sign #SB79 after the whole ordeal of getting it passed. lol

Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability | Governor of California

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Mark Paul @markpaul.bsky.social · 23h

Excellent local reporting on what the attack on immigrants means for the Sacramento economy. www.abridged.org/news/immigra...

Immigration crackdown threatens key industries in the Sacramento region

The number of foreign-born workers in the Sacramento region has grown dramatically, affecting key industries as deportations increase.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 2d

If the regime does go after DSA, the appropriate response will be for as many people as possible to become dues-paying members.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Jonathan Choe to Trump: "Another group right now that is behind antifa and working with antifa very closely based on the research that we have right now that we're gonna give to you and your team are the Democratic Socialists of America."

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Oakland and Sacramento -- come canvass with us at No Kings Day next Saturday, October 18th!

You can learn more and sign up to join us by reading our latest newsletter: prorepcoalition.org/so/f5PdA1GD6...

Join Us for “No Kings” Rallies & Canvassing for Proportional Representation

Dear friends, As Californians debate Proposition 50, one thing is clear: our democracy is still trapped in the gerrymandering wars of a two-party system. Whether you’re voting yes, no, or are still un...

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 1d

Politico is terrible. But Porter's behavior is very shitty here. Also tripping out on the people who are saying, "Who fucking cares? Trump is a rapist!" She's not Democratic nominee for anything. There are other choices and some probably have better judgement than to verbally abuse staff on camera.

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Porter, frontrunner in the race for Calif. governor, is seen blasting a staffer who interrupted a call between her and a Biden official, a video exclusively shared with us shows

“Get out of my f--king shot!” the Democrat said.

Read more 👇

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 1d

I appreciate where Prop 50 is coming from, I personally will vote for it. But it really is NOT "proportional representation." If @cademocrats.bsky.social are really interested in #ProportionalRepresentation let's talk about how to do that! @prorepcoalition.bsky.social

California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Here's what Prop 50 really is:
→ TEMPORARY emergency maps that expire in 2030
→ FAIR and proportional representation
→ A direct response to Trump & Republicans’ power grab

Trump is rigging next year's elections, and California can stop him. Vote YES on Prop 50! Vote early cadem.org/voter-resources/

PROP 50 VOTER RESOURCES - California Democratic Party

IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERS October 6: Mail-in ballots start arriving to votersOctober 7: Ballot drop-off locations open. VOTE EARLY!October 20: Last day to register to vote for the 11/4 Special Electi...

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 1d

Yikes. I knew her answer to that 40 percent question was bad, but this whole clip is horrendous. What is Porter's problem?

CA governor candidate nearly walks out of interview. ‘Don’t want all this on camera’

“I don’t want to have an unhappy experience,” Democrat Katie Porter told a CBS News reporter before the interview cut.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, Johnson's response make Trump's insane nonsense so much worse.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Democracy Local, a planetary publication @democracylocal.bsky.social · 4d

Californians, stop talking about secession or independence. We're past that. Trump dumped us. We're already gone.

My new column @sfchronicle www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

Trump’s America is effectively abandoning California

OPINION: “The question of whether California’s future belongs inside or outside the United States remains a choice, but it is no longer a difficult one,” Joe Mathews writes.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 7d

I hadnt heard about how Amtrak would be affected. I take it still running, bc it would be pretty catastrophic if not in some places. But are they affected in other ways?

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8d

Hmm... maybe is was the word "stupid"? I replaced with "terrible" and it seems to have posted now. But by "terrible" I mean it fucking sucks ass.

Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8d

Hey there @sacbeeeditboard.bsky.social @sacbee.com Can you tell me why my comment on your editorial about Prop 50 violates your community standards? (Especially compared to some of the other comments on there?) If you really believe "We could fix this" why not listen to some other ideas?

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8d

Is fusion voting that good actually? It seems like it's just formalizing the kind of strategic voting we have to do now. I just worry about putting a lot of energy into fusion for not a lot of payoff.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8d

"60 votes are needed" Nope. The filibuster is just a Senate rule. The majority can change rules when it suits their purposes. (As GOP did last month on nominees.) Republicans can pass whatever they want on their own, and deal with the consequences. They choose not to. They chose the shutdown.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8d

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 10d

Boo! Who do you like at this point?

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 10d

Sacramento area people! Come to CLARA Auditorium tomorrow @ 5:30, let's talk about how to rebuild our democracy (incl ranked choice voting and proportional representation.) Great folks from League of Women Voters, Protect Democracy, ProRep Coalition & Better Ballot Sacramento, Q&A, the whole deal.

Rebooting Democracy: Reform & Representation in California

Join us at CLARA Auditorium for a lively discussion about revamping democracy in California - it's time for change!

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 10d

Well, hmm... She had seemed like maybe the best option of the bunch, if not the most likely. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Former legislative leader Toni Atkins drops out of California governor’s race

In a letter to supporters, Atkins said there is “no viable path forward to victory” in the race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 12d

Here it is: THE CATCH!

Every summer through fall, under a causeway near Sacramento, California, over a half million Mexican free-tailed bats roost.

At dusk they leave to feed on the nearby farm fields.

I've been going to watch them for over 3 years, and I finally got a solid capture on video. 🪶 🧵

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Mark Paul @markpaul.bsky.social · 12d

Reading this reminds me of Saddam Hussein’s palaces. Whatever happened to that dude?

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The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 12d

Proportional representation was the most common solution proposed by readers.

Via Nate Cohn:

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

Readers Have Their Own Suggestions on Redistricting

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É preciso dar um jeito, meu amigo @tela.bsky.social · 13d

Pynchon & PTA aren’t writing satire when this is what actually happens in California

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 13d

U.S. attorney said she was fired after telling Border Patrol to follow a court order

Michele Beckwith, U.S. attorney in Sacramento, said she was let go after warning the border patrol's Gregory Bovino not to violate a court injunction.

www.latimes.com

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Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 13d

Sacramento peeps!

Next Tuesday I'm speaking on a panel at CLARA on electoral reform with some great people from @prorepcoalition.bsky.social, @lwvc.bsky.social and more. You should join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-...

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