CalMatters’ Digital Democracy is a powerful new way for Californians to understand and participate in their state government.
Digital Democracy is:
- A searchable database where anyone can access information to better understand issues.
- A website that brings state government to life for the public.
- A smart AI tool that searches the data and generates news tips for journalists.
“As a journalist who has been watching the California state government for nearly 30 years, it’s clear to me that the politicians and the decision-making process have become more opaque,” says David Lesher, CalMatters co-founder and senior editor, who’s leading the Digital Democracy initiative.
“The transparency created by Digital Democracy is about how the people we elect are weighing the special interests and the public interest when they make important decisions about our education, environment, health care, housing, transportation, prisons, taxes and more.”
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