Despite widespread public anger at California's broken governing system, its citizens remain disengaged – and have been unable to fix the system. The voter registration rate is among the lowest in the country, and a recent survey showed that just 33 percent of Californians discuss politics with friends and family at least a few times a week, ranking 46th in the nation. What explains California’s weak political culture? Some argue our diversity and the sprawling design of our communities makes conversation more difficult, or that high dropout rates have hindered political discussion. Others believe that California’s progressive traditions have weakened political parties and other institutions that tie us to politics and civic life.

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