The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center is a movement building infrastructure organization

leveraging ballot measures across the United States to strengthen democracy

center people of color, queer, low-income, immigrant, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities

advance racial equity; build and transform power

and galvanize a new progressive base.

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In the hub, you’ll find our expert analysis of progressive ballot measures that BISC is tracking, legal challenges, trends, attacks, threats, our research, features on trailblazing campaign leaders, and the exciting progress being made to advance democracy and liberation via ballot measures.

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Road Ahead is BISC’s signature, invitation-only conference focused on how ballot measures can build power and be a tool for liberation.

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Instagram photo for: We’re so proud of BISCuits Chris and Adam, who joined an incredible group of organizers and activists at this year’s @EqualityFed Leadership Confe...

We’re so proud of BISCuits Chris and Adam, who joined an incredible group of organizers and activists at this year’s @EqualityFed Leadership Confe...

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🚨 BISC is headed to Cleveland — and not just for Road Ahead 2026… Before we gather in March for Road Ahead next year, we’re convening in Cle...

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Wondering what’s new in the ballot measure landscape? We’ve got you covered! 🗳️ 23 ballot measures are confirmed for the November 2025 ballo...

Instagram photo for: Welcome to our newest BISCuit, Courtney Connolly! Courtney is BISC’s new Executive Assistant, and we’re so excited she’s part of the team. 🥳 ...

Welcome to our newest BISCuit, Courtney Connolly! Courtney is BISC’s new Executive Assistant, and we’re so excited she’s part of the team. 🥳 ...

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The predictions, rumors, and anticipation are over! After an intentional and thoughtful process, we are excited to reveal that… 🥁🥁🥁 📍 R...

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Welcome to our newest BISCuit, Djuana Makeba! Djuana is BISC's new Operations & Finance Coordinator, and we're so excited to have her on board. 🤩 ...

Instagram photo for: This Independence Day, we honor a radical act: trusting the people. Citizen-led ballot measures are modern-day declarations of self-government — pro...

This Independence Day, we honor a radical act: trusting the people. Citizen-led ballot measures are modern-day declarations of self-government — pro...

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Dream date? Probably harnessing the power of community organizing to add a reproductive rights measure to our state constitution. And he knows that.

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