Kate McQuarrie

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California’s Constitution doesn’t recognize marriage equality. Prop. 3 would fix that

While Proposition 3 will not necessarily change anything for LGBTQ+ Californians, it will end a decades-long struggle for marriage equality, and demonstrate the state's broader support amid a recent backlash.

By Kate McQuarrie • September 16, 2024

CalMatters en Español

VOCES: Poder aprender qué motiva a quienes votan por primera vez puede inspirar a otros californianos a participar

CalMatters pidió a los votantes primerizos que compartieran sus razones para votar este año. Queríamos saber qué los impulsó a participar en nuestra democracia

By Kate McQuarrie and Voces de California • September 11, 2024

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Learning what motivates first-time voters can inspire other Californians to participate

Every voter has their own reasons for casting a ballot — nonvoters do, too, they just might not realize it yet. By hearing from first-time voters about their passion, disaffected voters might find a reason to participate this fall.

By Kate McQuarrie • September 11, 2024

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California politics still struggles with sexual harassment. San Francisco’s latest reckoning could help

San Francisco Democrats are confronting a wave of allegations of sexual harassment and assault within the political community, and criticisms over how they were handled. While California's political culture remains ripe for abuses, reform efforts in San Francisco could be a model for others.

By Kate McQuarrie • August 13, 2024

CalMatters en Español

Para los californianos que no usan los bancos el efectivo sigue siendo el rey pero la sociedad cada vez depende más de las transacciones electrónicas

En una sociedad cada vez más sin efectivo, los californianos no bancarizados o insuficientemente bancarizados están quedando excluidos de la economía. La prohibición de hacer negocios sin efectivo y una opción de banca pública podrían prometer una solución.

By Kate McQuarrie • July 23, 2024

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For ‘unbanked’ Californians, cash is still king in an increasingly cashless society

In an increasingly cashless society, unbanked and underbanked Californians are being locked out of the economy. Cashless business bans and a public banking option could promise a solution.

By Kate McQuarrie • July 23, 2024

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‘Ghetto birds’: California has yet to reckon with longstanding bias from police helicopters

Police helicopters have long evaded oversight and accountability. Recent scrutiny of the LAPD's Air Support Division shows that law enforcement helicopters perpetuate bias against certain communities and squander taxpayer dollars.

By Kate McQuarrie • July 3, 2024

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