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8 episodes with ann ravel
3 episodes with ann ravel
In addition to having served as Chair of the Federal Election Commission and California's Fair Political Practices Commission, Ann has also served as an International Election Observer in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Puerto Rico. Committed to the democratic process at home and abroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message
It can be easy to think that the U.S. democratic system is somehow exceptional, a product and an idea to be exported abroad. But the reality is far more complicated. As U.S. democracy faces a moment of truth, there are lessons to be learned from how elections are conducted and secured in other countries. Lindsay Langholz speaks this week with Ann Ravel, former FEC Commissioner, who has served as an election observer and expert in a number of countries. They delve into how other countries prevent voter suppression and ensure more gender and racial representation. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Director of Policy and Program Guest: Ann Ravel, International election observer and Former FEC Commissioner Link: ACS Poll Worker Pledge Link: "U.S. should be attending, not hosting, a democracy summit" by Ann Ravel and Kevin Frazier Link: "The Reform Law Needed to Counter Citizens United: H.R. 1" by Ian Vandewalker and Kevin Morris, Brennan Center Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2022.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary
Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary
Social media polarizes us. Political propaganda deluges us. And misinformation and disinformation seem to spread as quickly as COVID-19. So where can we go to find stories, analysis, and messengers we can trust? Scholars say that high-quality, fact-based local news organizations—based in our own communities and staffed by diverse and responsible journalists who are also our neighbors—can inoculate us against the toxicity that inundates us via screen, airwave, and print. But such local media are dying; more than a quarter of the country’s newspapers have closed in this century, and thousands of communities no longer have their own news outlets. So how can local, community-based information messengers be made viable again—and how do we know that they are committed to being part of the solution rather than contributing to the problem? What strategies and institutions are already working to restore the trust in information, and in one another, that provides the foundation of a healthy civil society? American Journalism Project chief executive Sarabeth Berman, Voice Media Ventures founder and “Black Voice News” publisher Paulette Brown-Hinds, and UC Berkeley law professor and former Federal Election Commission chair Ann Ravel visited Zócalo to explore how local media might help bring Americans together. This Zócalo/Center for Social Innovation online event was moderated by Joanne Griffith, managing editor of California Newsroom. Read more about our panelists here: https://zps.la/3cjL6OA For a full report on the live discussion, check out the Takeaway: https://zps.la/2Y58qL4 Visit https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ to read our articles and learn about upcoming events. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square
0:08 – Court orders 50% transferred or released from San Quentin Brad O'Connell is Assistant Director of the First District Appellate Project. 0:15 – What's happening inside James King is a state campaigner with the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and was formerly incarcerated in San Quentin. 0:34 – Local explainer: Berkeley Mayor's race Francis Dinkelspiel is co-founder and executive editor of Berkeleyside, where she's covering Berkeley elections. 0:46 – Vallejo mayoral candidate Hakeem Brown has a history of domestic violence Geoffrey King (goes by Geoff) is an attorney and journalist, and founder of Open Vallejo, a new non-profit newsroom. He just published an investigation into Vallejo City Council-member and Mayoral candidate Hakeem Brown, revealing his history of domestic violence and abuse. 1:08 – In California, a State Senator represents more people than the average member of Congress. And there's an open seat in the Bay: Senate District 15, covering big chunk of San Jose and the surrounding area. Voters will face a choice between two Democrats, which can make it hard to suss out the differences, so we walk them both through their positions on some of the biggest policy fights at the ballot and in the legislature. 1:09 – Ann Ravel is formerly an Obama Appointee on the Federal Election Commission. 1:34 – David Cortese is currently a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The post Appeals court: ‘Worst epidemiological disaster' San Quentin must release or transfer 50% of prisoners to combat COVID; Plus: Berkeley and Vallejo Mayor's races; and CA Senate District 15 candidates Ann Ravel vs Dave Cortese appeared first on KPFA.
Two Democrats are competing for the Silicon Valley-based state senate seat vacated by Jim Beall, who termed out this year. On the ballot are Dave Cortese, a Santa Clara County supervisor, and Ann Ravel, an attorney and former member of the Federal Election Commission under President Barack Obama. We'll hear the candidates' positions on the economy, housing, education and the state's COVID-19 response, and we’ll take your questions.
California candidate for state senate Ann Ravel stops by the Fix It Zoom Room to explain why money in state politics has crept up to be such an insidious problem, and how we can get involved as voters to mitigate its effect. Links to some of the topics discussed are included below: Ann Ravel campaign Democracy vouchers Campaign Legal Center Voters' Right to Know
Today we welcome Ann Ravel, candidate for State Senate District 15. She and Jarhett start by discussing her background. She has been at every level of government from the Santa Clara city government, to being appointed by Jerry Brown to the California Fair Political Practices Commissions, then to the Federal Elections Commission by President Obama and why she decided this was the right time to try for elected office, and to tackle her primary issues of wealth disparity, homelessness and healthcare. They then discuss the campaign changes Covid caused, missing the connection with voters, and getting experts in different fields to answer the concerns of her potential constituents. The conversation shifts to her expertise in campaign finance, the potential of public funding, the drawbacks of grassroots only camping, what can be done about Citizens United, and what can be learned from other counties electoral systems. They also discuss what CA can do about Covid, social justice and why she thinks she’ll be a different kind of legislator. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
COVID-19 has surfaced important issues around the fall national elections. This week on The Future of Democracy, we're continuing our deep-dive into election process for the third part of our "Election Disrupted" series. As former commissioners of the Federal Election Commission, Trevor Potter and Ann Ravel provide their insight on elections in the U.S.
This episode is all about policy change when it comes to lead paint and mandatory vaccines. Plus, we talk about campaign donations, environmental issues, and we dive deep into Ann’s political campaign. Ann Ravel has dedicated her life to public service and the fight for justice and equality. A distinguished attorney who never backs down, Ann will take on special interests and fight for the residents of State Senate District 15 and for families across the state. A leader shaped during the Civil Rights era, Ann’s commitment to public service and fighting for justice at every turn was cemented at an early age. In this podcast, we cover: The dangers of children and lead paint What Ann can do to make policy changes around lead How to follow political money trails Why there needs to be a cap on campaign expenditures About the vaccine discussion and why it has to change Why we need to be more aggressive about environmental issues What Ann wants to prioritize in the California State Senate OUR SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE: Dry Farm Wine is our Sponsor for today’s episode. Get a bottle of wine for a penny! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reset Academy Resetter Collaborative Ann Ravel Ann Ravel Events Ann Ravel on Facebook Ann Ravel on Twitter Ann Ravel on Instagram
What is dark money and how much impact does it have in the electoral process? Kellee talks with Ann Ravel, former Chair of the Federal Election Commission under the Obama Administration, about the power of dark money and how it will affect the upcoming 2020 elections. If you care about your voice in the electoral process, tune into this interview.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Why the Federal Election Commission Is Broken and What It Means for 2020; “Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Home Ownership”; The American Academy of Pediatrics Says Racism Is a Socially Transmitted Disease backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia
We talk about running for public office with California State Senate candidate Ann Ravel.
We talk about running for public office with California State Senate candidate Ann Ravel.
The term "fake news" is a little too tame, says Ann Ravel of the MapLight Digital Deception Project. Actually, this is foreign and domestic political propaganda aimed at undermining U.S. institutions and democracy. Maplight also tracks the enormous, pervasive problem of "dark money"--contributions by undisclosed donors to influence U.S. campaigns. Yet Ravel is optimistic that once Americans understand what's happening, it can be stopped.
The term "fake news" is a little too tame, says Ann Ravel of the MapLight Digital Deception Project. Actually, this is foreign and domestic political propaganda aimed at undermining U.S. institutions and democracy. Maplight also tracks the enormous, pervasive problem of "dark money"--contributions by undisclosed donors to influence U.S. campaigns. Yet Ravel is optimistic that once Americans understand what's happening, it can be stopped.
Fixing A Broken Campaign System From Dark Money to Online Ads as Bennet Kelley speaks with Ann Ravel, the Former Chair Federal Elections Commission. In 2012, Ann Ravel was Chair of California's Fair Political Practices Commission and joined us to talk about her idea to require disclosure of payments made to bloggers by political campaigns.
Russia's meddling in the 2016 election isn't exactly breaking news. But recently, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are facing an intense backlash from prominent Senators after revelations that Russian actors bought hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of ads meant to stoke division among Americans on hot button issues like gun control, race relations, and even the recent NFL protests. Should the Federal Election Commission regulate social media ads the same way it does television, radio, and direct mail? What would that mean for the free speech rights of Americans and U.S residents? Many are calling for social media platforms to be treated like public utilities. How might that impact the Internet? Evan discusses with FEC Commissioner Lee Goodman. For a different take, see his former colleague Ann Ravel’s op-ed here. For more on digital free speech, listen to our previous episodes with Goodman: #107 and #116.
Senior Fellow Ann Ravel (Class XI) talks about the very deliberate choice she made to go public about the Federal Election Commission's dysfunction.
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Federal Election Commission Vice Chair Ann Ravel joined the Institute of Politics to discuss the recent evolution of our campaign finance system and the challenges and opportunities for the FEC in this new environment. Topics explored included limits on donations and spending, the rise of Super PACs, public financing, political coordination, and disclosure.
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Federal Election Commission Vice Chair Ann Ravel joined the Institute of Politics to discuss the recent evolution of our campaign finance system and the challenges and opportunities for the FEC in this new environment. Topics explored included limits on donations and spending, the rise of Super PACs, public financing, political coordination, and disclosure.
ICANN Turns 15 and Bennet talks to John Jeffrey, Esq., ICANNs General Counsel and Secretary from ICANNs Los Angeles Headquarters. Californias Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a proposal that would require either reporting payments made to bloggers or disclosing that payments were made in conjunction with the blog or video post. The proposal is based largely on the FTC approach to Dotcom Disclosures and blogger endorsements. Revisit a Blogging Disclosures Discussion with Ann Ravel, chairwoman of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Chair of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission Ann Ravel argues that anonymous campaign contributions keep voters from being able to assess candidate’s claims.
Steve DelBianco, Executive Director of NetChoice, discusses the FTC Workshop on Updating the Dotcom Disclosures. Also, Ann Ravel, Chairwoman of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, discusses political blogger disclosures.
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