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White Hat Research & Policy Group

Arizona's Progressive Think Tank

03/26/2021

As progressive Democrats look to repeal war authorization, it’s GOP hawks who may save the executive branch's power.

03/01/2021

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W'ere hiring! Our organization is currently looking for a Democracy Director. If you or someone you know is interested, visit luchaaz.org/careers.

02/11/2021

Progressive legislation that decriminalizes all drugs in Oregon looks to give addicts an opportunity for a different life through rehab and treatment.

02/03/2021

02/01/2021

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of he**in, methamphetamine, L*D, oxycodone and other drugs as a ballot measure that decriminalized...

01/26/2021

We are proud to have partnered with the Arizona Democracy Collaborative in establishing a democracy agenda aimed at ensuring the rights of all eligible Arizonans to vote easily and securely, while decreasing the influence of big money in politics, and increasing overall participation in the democratic process.

The 2021 Arizona legislative session represents an opportunity for the legislature to further a pro-democracy agenda aimed at ensuring the right of all eligible Arizona voters to easily and
securely, tampering the influence of big money in politics, and increasing overall participation in the democractic process. Arizona has been a leader in promoting a pro-democracy agenda in many areas, including being one of the first states to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission and a robust ballot-by-mail system.

However, recent years have seen many attacks on voting rights and democratic participation, such as a ban on collecting early ballots and an infusion of out-of-state money from undisclosed sources.

This agenda reviews bills from past Arizona legislative sessions which should be prioritized in the upcoming session and also examines how states with similar state government makeups
have been able to forward a pro-democracy agenda in recent legislative sessions.

Learn more about the collaborative and download the paper.

Arizona Democracy Collaborative is a multiracial coalition predominantly led by organizations and communities of color that lifts up civic engagement in marginalized communities.

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White Hat Research & Policy Group is Arizona’s progressive think tank and we are aiming to change the conversation in the state around many important issues.

History

Initially founded in 2016 as a grassroots organization, WHRPG came together through the spirit of civic engagement. The organization now operates as an Arizona bi-partisan progressive think tank, the White Hat Research & Policy Group.

Mission Statement

WHRPG drives meaningful dialogue through data driven research policy and advocacy. As we face the erosion of our democratic institutions, WHRPG works to protect them by conducting policy research, educating voters, and informing legislators on our focus issues. These include Civic Engagement, Economic Development, Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, as well as Technology & Innovation. With your help we want to make our state a better place.

Focus Areas

WHRPG currently focuses on research and advocacy in the following areas which have been identified as important to Arizona’s future:

Civic Engagement - exploring issues critical to citizen involvement in the political process including voting rights and government and party structure.

Economic Development - envisioning the future of Arizona’s economy around issues such as equal pay for women and the future of trade with Mexico.

Education - contributing data-driven research to discussions of Arizona’s education system, including the governance structure of public and charter schools and the use of private school vouchers.

Human Services - developing solutions to human services problems including op**te addiction, su***de, and homelessness.

Criminal Justice - advancing reforms to the Arizona prison system to allow for humane and just treatment for all.

Technology & Innovation - creating space for innovative approaches to economic and government problems by exploring topics such as blockchain, automation, and sustainability.