Discussion of Drones, Radio Encryption, & Voice Stress Analyzers

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board, at their September 17 meeting, heard a presentation by Chesa Boudin discussing Computer Voice Stress Analyzers (CVSA), usage of AI in police report writing, police radio encryption, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), primarily drones. See more!

What You Need to Know About the National Guard, the Insurrection Act, and Martial Law

In moments of political uncertainty, concepts like the Insurrection Act or “martial law” can feel abstract - until they don’t. Given the current administration’s recent federal deployment of the National Guard in California and federal takeover of Washington, DC, many are wondering: what is martial law? Does the president have the right to use military force in our cities?  See more!

Strengthen the Racial Justice Act

AB 1071 (Kalra) strengthens California’s commitment to a justice system free from racial bias. Help us get this reform across the finish line.California is one signature away from a stronger, fairer justice system. To ensure the landmark Racial Justice Act (RJA) delivers on its promise of equal treatment under the law, we need you to ask Governor Newsom to sign AB 1071.Take action!

Lift Ban on Public Financing

We are one step away from giving voters the opportunity to lift the ban on public financing in California. All we need is the Governor’s signature on SB 42 (Umberg) and then it will go on the November 2026 ballot. Big money in politics is drowning out voters - and Californians have had enough. Wealthy donors and special interests have too much power over our elected officials. Take action!

Protect democracy and the environment on the State and National levels!

1. Receive National League action alerts in your inbox - then respond with phone calls, postcards, emails  to our electeds.

2. Receive California League action alerts in your inbox - then respond  to your electeds and more.