An expert Q&A on the history, power, and pitfalls of recall campaigns
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from The Oaklandside5 months ago
The recall is a powerful tool that is poised to smash or fix Oakland politics, offering citizens a way to remove elected officials they feel are failing.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/09/30/an-expert-qa-on-the-history-power-and-pitfalls-of-recall-campaigns/
Recalls, seen as a form of 'raw' democracy, have deep roots in American history, reflecting a desire for accountability and responsiveness in elected officials.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/09/30/an-expert-qa-on-the-history-power-and-pitfalls-of-recall-campaigns/
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