No on Prop. 50, an attack on democracy in California

California farmers push back on Prop 50 as Democrats eye new House map

California farmers and the state Farm Bureau are speaking out against Prop 50, warning it could dilute rural influence as Democrats seek to redraw congressional lines.

No on Prop. 50, an attack on democracy in California

Is gerrymandering wrong? Is it wrong for political operatives from one party to draw congressional lines? Is it wrong to suspend congressional district maps painstakingly drawn by an independent commission in favor of maps preferred by politicians? If you answered “yes” to any of these, it’s clear how you should vote on Proposition 50. Prop. 50 tosses aside the congressional maps drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission in favor…

California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map

Voters in California are weighing whether to allow Democratic state leaders to redraw the state's Congressional map to offset Republicans' redraw in Texas.

Commentary: Why Prop 50 matters for California and the nation

Kimberly Warmsley is a social worker who served as District 6 Councilmember and Vice Mayor of Stockton. She was also chairperson of the San Joaquin County Democratic Central Committee. Her opinions are her own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Stocktonia management and staff. Across the country, democracy is under threat. Political division, voter suppression, andmanipulated electoral maps are eroding the people’s power. As a former Vice …