Advocacy
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LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
On October 13th, 2020, United Way of Greater LA hosted a LAUSD Board District 7 Virtual Candidates Forum in partnership with SBCC, League of Women Voters, and the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program. Students, teachers and parents attended via Zoom and Facebook Live with the intention of seeking answers for pressing questions that affect… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
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A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation
Many of you have reached out to me to ask how you can be part of the change that creates more equity in our communities. As we approach the coming election there are a number of propositions that are worth your support. In the coming weeks, we will share more about propositions 16, 17, and… continue reading A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation
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Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote in primary and special elections in that same cycle. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have similar laws allowing 17 year olds to… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
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People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
California is one of three states that require people convicted of felonies to complete their prison and parole sentences before regaining the right to vote. If passed, Proposition 17 would give voting rights to nearly 50,000 Californians who are currently unable to vote because they are on parole. Voting is a fundamental right. The more… continue reading People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
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Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote in primary and special elections in that same cycle. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have similar laws allowing 17 year olds to… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
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Join Us in Re-Imagining LA County
United Way of Greater L.A. is proud to be a part of the Re-imagine L.A. County coalition. Over the past week we have joined forces with dedicated community advocates to push for structural changes to the L.A. County budget that would make sure our County Charter permanently prioritizes people who have been marginalized by generations of disinvestment… continue reading Join Us in Re-Imagining LA County
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How Caesar Chavez Changed the World
HONORING CESAR CHAVEZ DAY 2018 “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.” -Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez Day, a federal and state-recognized holiday in California, honors the legacy of the civil rights and labor movement… continue reading How Caesar Chavez Changed the World
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