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Pelosi Launches Democracy Institute at Berkeley | San Jose News
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching a bold new institute at UC Berkeley in January 2027, dedicated to rebuilding representative democracy. The Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy will train future leaders, fund research, and host visiting fellows—all while staying strictly nonpartisan. Despite potential scrutiny over Pelosi’s political past and Berkeley’s activist reputation, the institute has already raised $35 million toward its $50 million goal, with major backing from tech and business leaders. Pelosi sees this as a vital mission to equip the next generation with…
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