One of the core pillars of our political process is the belief that democracy works best when the most people participate. Yet with the election just one week away, we are confronted with a number of challenges to ensuring that our democracy functions to the best of its abilities. With the acceleration of technology and increased access to information, however, it has been found that social media sparks democracy.

Exit, Voice and Loyalty, economist Albert Hirschman posited that disappointed customers have two options – take their business elsewhere (exit) or complain to management (voice).  The choice they make depends largely on the degree of loyalty they feel towards the provider of the goods or services.

California is undergoing a quiet revolution out West. Coming off of its first non-partisan open primary, there are several races this year that won't look familiar to everyday politicos.

California is undergoing a quiet revolution out West. Coming off of its first non-partisan open primary, there are several races this year that won't look familiar to everyday politicos.

With exactly one week left until Election Day, voters are scrambling for information and initiative campaigns and candidates are pushing to provide it. The California Business Roundtable and Pepperdine University have released their final bi-monthly initiative survey series on the California Ballot Propositions before the election.

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