Plain-language Berkeley guides
Step-by-step explainers for common local processes written so a neighbor can use them without needing a background in law or policy.
Showing up to local government
How to track agendas, understand what’s being decided, and submit public comment that’s timely, specific, and harder to ignore.
Public records education (CPRA)
Practical CPRA basics, request strategies, and templates with an emphasis on getting usable records without burning months on back-and-forth.
Policy research with receipts
Short memos that document barriers we see in Berkeley; what the rules say, how they’re applied, and what reforms would make access more real.
Publishing standards
We prioritize primary sources, document assumptions, and publish with clear boundaries.