Only in San José

Episode Synopsis:  In this Voting Rights Pt 2 episode: Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the presidential election and the importance of the Down Ballot vote. Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino [https://leadfilipino.org/] and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics [https://www.pacificclinics.org/], the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz [https://fancyheadz.com/], a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. 2024 Voter Guide: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Learn more about Only in San José: www.onlyinsj.org Resources: 1. Emancipation Proclamation (1863) [https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation] 2. Civil Rights Act (1866) [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/civil-rights-act-of-1866-april-9-1866-an-act-to-protect-all-persons-in-the-united-states-in-their-civil-rights-and-furnish-the-means-of-their-vindication] 3. Voting Rights Act (1965)  [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act] 4. 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment] 5. 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/15th-amendment] 6. California Voting Rights Act  (2001) [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=14.&title=&part=&chapter=1.5.&article] 7. California Code, Government Code - GOV § 54950  [https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-54950/] 8. The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach [https://escholarship.org/content/qt031405xr/qt031405xr_noSplash_8347fa41c58afabae968f5a27eaf18d4.pdf?t=pgic0a]  9. Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp [https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp]  10. Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/]  11. State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022 [https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022]  12. APIA Vote Surveyhttps://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf [https://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf] Mis/Disinformation Tools: 1. InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/ [https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/]  2. Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603 [https://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603]  3. Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification [https://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification]  4. Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home [https://www.daretobegrey.com/home]  Media Clips 1. Springfield, Ohio Public Comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/justgalsbeingchicks/comments/1g5t3si/a_woman_from_springfield_ohio_addresses_the_towns/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button [https://www.reddit.com/r/justgalsbeingchicks/comments/1g5t3si/a_woman_from_springfield_ohio_addresses_the_towns/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button]  2. https://www.tiktok.com/@sunrisemvmt/video/7426126368271781151 [https://www.tiktok.com/@sunrisemvmt/video/7426126368271781151] Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions, Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

In this episode, Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the history and power of voting and civic participation, and a little bit about the Upcoming 2024 Elections.  Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez [https://linktr.ee/angelicacortez?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabV0jR2HlNEkVLs0lQRS5FRUM60aNUyfRMv7_fCfArstVsMP54bg07MktQ_aem_0S2nSAM-T7xO1prpWducqQ] is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino [https://leadfilipino.org/] and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics [https://www.pacificclinics.org/], the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz [https://fancyheadz.com/], a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. Check out OSJ's latest podcast project, you can find Only in Santa Clara [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onlyinscc] wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. 2024 Voter Guides: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Resources: 1. Emancipation Proclamation (1863) [https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation] 2. Civil Rights Act (1866) [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/civil-rights-act-of-1866-april-9-1866-an-act-to-protect-all-persons-in-the-united-states-in-their-civil-rights-and-furnish-the-means-of-their-vindication] 3. Voting Rights Act (1965)  [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act] 4. 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment] 5. 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/15th-amendment] 6. California Voting Rights Act  (2001) [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=14.&title=&part=&chapter=1.5.&article] 7. The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach [https://escholarship.org/content/qt031405xr/qt031405xr_noSplash_8347fa41c58afabae968f5a27eaf18d4.pdf?t=pgic0a]  8. Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp [https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp]  9. Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/]  10. State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022 [https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022]  11. APIA Vote Survey https://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf Mis/Disinformation Tools: 1. InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/ [https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/]  2. Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603 [https://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603]  3. Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification [https://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification]  4. Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home [https://www.daretobegrey.com/home]

In this episode, Ellina Yin provides a general overview of and the four different types of recounts, from the Registrar of Voter website: California’s required automatic manual tally, County of Santa Clara's automatic recount policy, voter requested recounts, and court ordered recounts. This episode is specific to Santa Clara County, for Statewide Recount information you can visit the California Secretary of State's (https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/regulations/current-regulations/elections/recounts) Recently, Santa Clara County became the poster child for EVERY VOTE COUNTS, the March 5 Primary resulted in a rare 2 way tie for second place in the race for Congressional District 16, a statewide contest which impacts Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is the lead and heading to the November General Election, with current Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place, sending all three into the November General Election. However, a recount could potentially change the outcome. *Special thanks to Grace Hase, a reporter who has been covering the congressional race for the Mercury News for clarifying the different local/county and state processes. In the news: 1. "Tied again: Evan Low and Joe Simitian are back in a dead heat for second as congressional recount nears the end," by Grace Hase, Mercury News (https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tied-again-evan-low-and-joe-simitian-are-back-in-a-dead-heat-for-second-as-congressional-recount-nears-the-end/) 2. "Silicon Valley congressional recount closing in on final tally" by Jana Kadah, San José Spotlight (https://sanjosespotlight.com/california-bay-area-silicon-valley-congressional-district-16-recount-closing-in-on-final-tally-election-2024/)   Sources: 1. Registrar of Voters, Santa Clara County – Recount Process (https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/elections/recounts-and-faqs) 2. California Elections Code Section 15360 (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=15360) 3. County of Santa Clara’s automatic recount Policy 3.63 / page 141 (https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb656/files/BOSPolicyCHAP3.pdf) 4. Contested elections (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=ELEC&division=16.&title=&part=&chapter=&article=) 5. Court ordered recounts, see Division 15, Chapter 9, Article 4 of the California Elections Code (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&division=15.&title=&part=&chapter=9.&article=4) 6. California Secretary of State's - Recounts (https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/regulations/current-regulations/elections/recounts)

In this special "2024 Election Series" episode, Ellina Yin covers General Purpose Committees, what they do and why they are important. Ever wonder who is sending you all those mailers during election season? Tune in to learn about all the various ways these committees can shape the political landscape in your community. Source Cited: 1. Chapter 14 Political Party Committees https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_14_Political_Party_Committees.pdf 2. General Purpose Committee https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/LegalDiv/Regulations/Index/Chapter2/18227.5.pdf 3. There are 15 cities in Santa Clara County. This page provides a brief overview of the cities and links to the city website. https://santaclaralafco.org/cities-and-special-districts/cities-information

In celebration of Earth Day, Ellina Yin speaks with Mari Margil about climate solutions happening around the world and how we can bring some of them home. This episode is from our unreleased archives and was originally recorded March of 2022. Mari Margil is the Executive Director of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER) [https://www.centerforenvironmentalrights.org/].  She works with civil society, governments, as well as Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in the U.S., Ecuador, the Philippines, Nepal, and elsewhere, to advance Rights of Nature frameworks. She consulted with Ecuador’s Constituent Assembly, helping to draft the world’s first Rights of Nature constitutional provisions in 2008. Margil received her Master’s degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and is a co-author of The Bottom Line or Public Health [https://www.powells.com/book/-9780195375633], Exploring Wild Law: The Philosophy of Earth Jurisprudence [https://www.powells.com/book/-9781862549463], and Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change [https://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/bearing-witness]. Her writing has also been featured in publications including The Guardian [https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/articles/entry/recognizing-rights-great-barrier-reef-defeat-destructive-adani-coal-mine/], YES! Magazine [https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2014/08/28/should-your-town-have-the-right-to-ban-fracking], Earth Island Journal [https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/articles/entry/recognizing-rights-great-barrier-reef-defeat-destructive-adani-coal-mine/], Mongabay [https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/the-pope-a-prince-and-a-judge-walk-into-a-bar-to-argue-for-natures-rights-commentary/], Democracy Journal [https://democracyjournal.org/author/mari-margil/], World Policy Journal [https://read.dukeupress.edu/world-policy-journal/article-abstract/34/2/8/130416/The-Standing-of-TreesWhy-Nature-Needs-Legal-Rights?redirectedFrom=fulltext], and Common Dreams [https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/04/01/advancing-change-time-disruption-forging-new-pathway-nature], and her work has been featured in the New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/climate/legal-rights-of-nature.html?smid=url-share], and The New Yorker [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/18/a-lake-in-florida-suing-to-protect-itself].  Episode Notes: 1. Public Comment Remix by mias 2. Santa Clara County Reid-Hillview Airport Study [https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/news-release/findings-county-commissioned-airborne-lead-study-published-online-proceedings-national] 3. The New Constitution Project [https://www.centerforenvironmentalrights.org/the-new-constitution-project] 4. Democracy in the United States [https://www.n2k.world/democracyintheunitedstates] 5. Orange County Florida Charter Amendment Update [https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07072022/two-lakes-two-streams-and-a-marsh-filed-a-lawsuit-in-florida-to-stop-a-developer-from-filling-in-wetlands-a-judge-just-threw-it-out-of-court/]