State Props are here! Per usual, there’s some weird wording happening within these props as well as in the history of some of these ballot initiatives. There are repeats, extensions of funding, and complete 180 degree turns within these 12 State props involving housing, health, affirmative action, and wealth inequality. We’ve removed endorsements because it’s all about the information (but you can also find our endorsements and all sources for this episode at www.itmatterssf.com). You’re welcome!

There are infinite reasons to engage in the people, policies and ideas that govern this country. Watching the debates, there is a clear misunderstanding of not only THE LAW, but Americans are becoming aware of the divide between POLITICS and GOVERNMENT. Local Props are dropping soon so make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

THERE IS ONE WEEK LEFT WHEN THIS EPISODE DROPS TO MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT for the 2020 election cycle… the last day, of course, is November 3rd! We’re releasing these informational episodes to not only help voters with their ballot (confusing or misleading info), but inspire non-voters to engage in the process that decides the people, props and policies affecting us EVERY DAY.

In this episode, we cover California’s FIFTY THREE members of the House of Representatives in the United States Congress. Well, races to watch (but info on all CA districts are on the website!). While our State votes “Dem” for President, we also have a lot of Representatives NOT doing their job of representing their constituents. Since the 2018 midterms in California, things have been changing for good, but some of those changes are… not so good... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get a notification for the newest State and Local Proposition episodes!

This episode was the first recorded in our State and Local election episodes, and there is some dated info - most notably - a comparison to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg prior to her passing soon after. Although this led to a double, triple and even quadruple take while editing, it’s still relevant and if anything, accurately predicted WHY this stuff MATTERS.

Early voting in California is well under way, and millions of people have already cast their ballot! Registered voters in California have received their ballots for the 2020 General Election: “don’t boo, vote”.

All sources for this episodes and all of our episodes can be found on our website at www.itmatterssf.com.

In this episode: (116th) Congress - Who they are, what they do, and why it matters!

Keeping it to the candidates moving forward, in this bonus episode, we breakdown some basics of what Congress does day-to-day and how it affects all people in America. Speaking of Congress members representing California: in this episode we also congratulate US Senator, Kamala Harris, for her nomination for Vice President of the United States. This position includes the duty of President of the Senate (they make tie breaking votes).

We also throw in the State Senate race for California district 11 - Incumbent Scott Weiner and activist Jackie Fielder - TEA.

Check out all of sources for this and every episode at www.itmatterssf.com

History of the Census: Part 2 is here! In Part 1, we covered the very first Census conducted on horseback, all the way to the SECOND wave of Civil Rights Movements in the 1960’s which brought the largest amount of growth to the country since Emancipation a hundred years earlier.

Part 2 starts up with the 2000 Census, breaking down what’s happened in recent years, the 2010 Census (with the largest budget in history), and INTO the 2020 Census. Congressional Hearings surrounding this year’s Census began in 2019 with the incoming freshman Congress men and women and we’ve got clips from those as well! It’s gonna get real in this episode, but don’t forget we’re giving you the history because THIS MATTERS IN NOVEMBER WHEN WE VOTE ON HALF OF CONGRESS! The House of Reps are appropriated to States based on their population which is calculated through a Census count of the country every ten years. MAKE SURE YOU’RE COUNTED!

Sources for this episode as well as all sources for our 2020 coverage as well as local policies coming our of SF’s City Hall can be found at www.itmatterssf.com. Don’t forget to register for a mail-in ballot!!

Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay WOKE! 8cantwait.org

THE CENSUS IS HERE!! For Part ONE of the Census episode, we’ll tell you what the Census IS, how it came about and why the f*^& it matters to your everyday life. We’re breaking down the history of the Census and why it matters to your communities: TAXES, POLITICAL POWER, SOCIAL PROGRAMS!

And also! This is the first time the Census can be completed online! Being able to respond online will be crucial for this decennial Census especially now more than ever because of, you guessed it yes,...CORONAVIRUS! Almost the entire country is under a ‘ stay at home’ over 95% of the US population and this directly affects the 2020 Census. Most obviously, the Census workers who aren’t able to go door to door and ensure everyone is accounted for, especially in those hard to count places that need it the most. Subscribe now to listen to Part Two, where we break down the Census in 2020. This includes countless hearings in Congress surrounding the citizenship questions and suppressing participating.

AND OF COURSE WE’RE VOTING ON HALF OF THE HOUSE REPS!

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WE PHONED IT IN! Sheltered-in-place and ready to party... on a three-way call... In this episode, we discuss the city's response to COVID-19 as well as the state and national responses that have developed in the past week or so. There have been many updates and announcements and we've been following them and are gonna break. it. down.

A minute leading up to 30:00 in this episode begins our discussion on the Mission's battle with gentrification, and what's up with our $12 billion city budget. With homelessness and affordable hosing being the named the highest priority in these plans time and time again, we take a look at the progress of City Hall in its first year. And finally, an overview of some great / and not so great things happening on a local, state and national level affecting biased policing policies and incarcerations as well as parent's rights.

Email us at [email protected], slides into our dm at @itmatterssf on Instagram or Facebook for any questions, comments or concerns about the show AND/OR if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

VOTE!

In November, we are voting on about half of Congress. And in SF, odd number District Supervisors.

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Sources for the episode at https://www.itmatterssf.com/sources-index and you can join our discussion around these sources and episodes topics at https://www.itmatterssf.com/blog.

In this episode, we rundown who won the primary as of March 3rd 2020, and who is moving on to the general election in November in our Districts in San Francisco and California. SF and CA Props are decided as well as judges and some committee members, but Congress and District Supervisors are on to the general... Confused? We were too... listen to find out what we're voting on in November and why IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOTE IN YOUR LOCAL ELECTIONS / DOWN BALLOT ELECTONS!

Email us at [email protected], slides into our dm at @itmatterssf on Instagram or Facebook for any questions, comments or concerns about the show AND/OR if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

VOTE!

In November, we are voting on about half of Congress. And in SF, odd number District Supervisors.

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Sources for the episode at https://www.itmatterssf.com/sources-index and you can join our discussion around these sources and episodes topics at https://www.itmatterssf.com/blog.

California Primary Vote MARCH 3RD!

This episode PRIMARILY breaks down what you're going to see on the CA ballot on March 3rd (see what we did there). You're voting on your district's US House Rep and CA Senate, as well as replacing FOURTEEN State Assembly members and City Council Members. We'll share some tea, but more importantly help you from being blind-sided by by your amount of choices.

Email us - [email protected] or slide into our DM's on instagram - @itmatterssf if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the show AND IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW!

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Sources for the episode at https://www.itmatterssf.com/sources-index and you can join our discussion around these sources and episodes topics at https://www.itmatterssf.com/blog.

In our first episode for the 2020 election cycle podcast, we get all of the house keeping out-of-the-way! We wanted to give you a little introduction to who we are, why we care about local elections, and what we hope to share with you throughout the series on both local AND national news. In addition to the "2020 stuff", we will also be offering our normal local coverage of policies and things affecting bay area culture. We are continuing to break down sensationalized headlined and give you the information that REALLY MATTERS.

Hosts: Megan Maurer, Marta Navarrete and Sam Favela

Music: Mr. Scruff, "Get A Move On"

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VOTE CALIFORNIA PRIMARY :: MARCH 3RD!

- State Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m

ELECTIONS TO NOTE:

- Superior Court Judge: Seats 1, 18 and 21.

ALL CANDIDATES ARE WOMEN!

- State Assembly:

14 Candidates! Don't get blind-sided at the polls...

- WE'RE REPLACING HALF OF CONGRESS!

Sources for the episode at https://www.itmatterssf.com/sources-index and you can join our discussion around these sources and episodes topics at https://www.itmatterssf.com/blog.

This "Season" on It Matters SF join Megan, Marta and Sam to learn about your SF ballot for both the primary and general elections in 2020! We will also continue to follow local policies and give you the information that REALLY MATTERS!