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Oakland voters four years ago passed Democracy Dollars by a landslide, aiming to let everyday citizens fund local candidates and fight back against big money politics—but the program’s still stuck in limbo, with city leaders citing “extreme fiscal necessity” to avoid funding it for the upcoming election. Critics say this ignores the will of the people and deepens inequality, especially for low-income and communities of color. While the plan would let residents donate up to $425 to qualifying campaigns, early supporters are growing disillusioned as urgent needs like homelessness take priority—and the program may never launch.

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