February 2021
ENGAGE! CID Newsletter
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Dear Colleagues, Partners and Friends,
The Center for Inclusive Democracy is continuing to celebrate its decennial anniversary. In this issue of "Engage!" you will find more information about our Center's work over the past decade and read the latest democracy news. You can also access past webinars of the "Every Vote Counts" series where experts and scholars discuss the 2020 general election and learn about impactful civic engagement opportunities. Finally, find relevant democracy resources that support an equitable, more inclusive democracy. Stay healthy and stay engaged.
In partnership,
Mindy Romero. Ph.D.
Center of Inclusive Democracy, Director
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CID Celebrates its 10th Anniversary |
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Last month, the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at the University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy kicked off a year-long celebration in honor its 10-year anniversary.
CID will mark the achievement with new studies and events in the coming year, as well as a look back at the milestones that shaped the non-profit research organization's work today. In recognition of its 10-year anniversary, CID has added a historical overview and a milestone timeline to its website, along with congratulatory messages from many of its partners and supporters over the decade.
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California on the Ballot Show & Tell: What Can We Learn From Artifacts of California Elections? |
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Historian Susan D. Anderson and archivists across the state of California, lead an archival tour of state’s rich voting history. |
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"Open Letter: President Joseph R. Biden, Jr." by USC Price's Frank V. Zerunyan, JD
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Frank V. Zerunyan, JD wrote an open letter in the USC Price faculty blog to President Biden "for the voices silenced more than a century ago. And on behalf of those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending Artsakh, Armenia." |
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Access Past Sessions of CID Webinar Series: "Every Vote Counts: What’s Next After the 2020 Election?"
The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Center for Inclusive Democracy have made available each webinar in the four part series, Every Vote Counts: What's Next After the 2020 Election?
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February 4th - “2020 Record Voter Turnout—Is This the New Norm?"
Panelists shared information about political participation in the 2020 general election and discussed the likelihood of continued high turnout in future U.S. elections. California's new Secretary of State, Dr, Shirley Weber, was a featured panelist.
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January 7th - “Moving Beyond Polarization in the U.S.”
Panelists discussed the state of polarization in the U.S. and what needs to occur in order to see the U.S. move forward.
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December 3rd - “Peaceful Transition of Power”
Leading experts discussed the short and long-term challenges to a peaceful transition of power in the United States.
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November 19th - “Lessons Learned“
Speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing historically underrepresented groups in the 2020 general election.
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New Report Examining Biased Algorithms That Invisibly Limit Opportunities for Marginalized Groups |
The report examines how biased algorithms discriminate against people of color, women, and people who earn lower incomes. Often the discrimination is invisible to its victims. The findings of this research shine a light on what Greenlining calls algorithmic redlining and provides recommendations on how to update laws to address this growing problem. |
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Consolidation of Elections Report |
California Common Cause recently released their Consolidation of Elections report which finds that, on average, voter turnout tripled in municipal elections in cities across California that moved their elections from off-cycle dates to on-cycle dates.
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New Report: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California |
This report looks at the effects of the current downturn on California’s labor market in the context of growing income inequality. It also examines the policy levers that could help promote an equitable recovery and address the needs of the most affected workers and regions. |
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Redistricting Data Hub Launches Website |
Publicly available data can be used to define communities, draw maps, identify racial or partisan gerrymanders, and evaluate the fairness and accountability of proposed redistricting plans. |
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Resources for the 2021 Local Redistricting Process in California |
California Common Cause is developing resources to educate community groups, local jurisdictions, and members of the public about the process of redistricting, including overviews of requirements, best practices and materials to help engage communities in their local redistricting process. |
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Gavin Newsom Recall Efforts: What to Know |
This article discusses the details of a recall election and outlines the steps involved in the recall process. |
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice Provides Resources to Stand Against Racism |
With a recent rise in violence against Asian Americans, AAAJ complied multiple resources to assist in responding to intolerance. Resources include a website which allows those who have experienced discrimination to submit a report, virtual bystander intervention training, and methods to respond to harassment. |
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Disability Justice Is About Us |
Disability Rights California celebrates Black History Month with this video featuring members of its staff and the disability community. |
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2021 Summer Virtual Institute for Civically Engaged Research
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Policy Director, California Common Cause
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Legal Intern, League of Women Voters
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Organizing/Training Manager, Black Power Network
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Black Census and Redistricting Hub Redistricting Policy Coordinator Consultant, Black Power Network
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Black Census and Redistricting Hub Organizing Coordinator, Black Power Network
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Share Your Democracy Research with the CID |
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Please send your short write-up to Veronica Perry at vmperry@usc.edu for consideration. Please note that the CID is now housed at the USC Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento. Thanks for reading and staying engaged! |
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Center for Inclusive Democracy |
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The Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID), formerly known as the California Civic Engagement Project (CCEP), is part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and is based in Sacramento. CID conducts a range of national and multi-state research initiatives exploring voting behavior, civic engagement, electoral and economic research, the intersection of social justice and democracy, and more. Its research informs and empowers a wide range of policy and organizing efforts aimed at eliminating disparities in social and economic well-being. Now a cornerstone project nested within CID’s larger umbrella, the CCEP continues to produce groundbreaking resources and research for California.
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