On Feb. 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to sign a $90 million one-time emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care clinics in […]
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The resistance needs rent money
“F— Trump” has become cultural currency. YG made it a hook. Timelines on fire.Group chats activated.Think pieces flying.Boycotts declared between brunch reservations. But here’s the part nobody wants to talk […]
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Empowerment Congress Governor Candidate Forum creates timely and direct access
More than 500 community members gathered on January 17th at the California Science Center for the 34th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit. The Summit’s centerpiece, the California Governor Candidate Forum, was […]
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Supervisor Mitchell to Join the Department of Public Social Services and Stakeholders for virtual press conference
WHAT: As the December 31, 2025 deadline for new enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal for undocumented individuals and those without qualified immigration status ages 19 and older quickly approaches, Los Angeles County […]
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Shonique Williams, Civil Rights leader, announces new campaign
On Tuesday Shonique Williams announced the kick-off of her new run for Congress in California. Through the recent passing of Proposition 50, a newly opened congressional seat, California has now […]
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Gov. Newsom signs Black Caucus Members’ bills
Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), are celebrating the signing of two of their bills aimed at improving education […]
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson: South L.A.’s own
Marqueece Harris-Dawson is no stranger to the field of community organizing, as it is the foundation of the current work he does as the President of Los Angeles City Council, […]
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150 advocates rally at Capitol demanding Governor Newsom sign AB 7 into law
On Friday, more than 150 community leaders, students, and grassroots advocates gathered on the West Steps of the California State Capitol, calling on state lawmakers to pass AB 7, the […]
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LA Council throws support behind Newsom’s redistricting plan
Yesterday the Los Angeles City Council approved a resolution formally establishing the city’s position in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan, Proposition 50. In a unanimous vote, council members threw […]
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Ranking member Maxine Waters and House Democrats hold press conference urging “NO” vote
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Sylvia Garcias (D-TX), and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), held a press conference urging […]