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https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-democrats-ballot-initiatives-law-voters-isaac-bryan-progressives-72648142

Direct Democracy Dies in California

Progressives want to stop voters from challenging state laws via referendum.

By The Editorial Board

Updated April 10, 2023 6:32 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey. Images: Zuma Press/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Democrats hold every statewide office in California and super-majorities in California’s Legislature. Apparently that’s not enough. So now they are seeking to entrench this power by making it harder for voters to block their laws. Which party is really undermining voter rights?

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