by Cathy Cha Imagine a California Where We All Belong We need to keep pushing for belonging for people that historically have not had equal access Reflecting on the good work happening across many fronts to make our state more inclusive.
Democracy by Raúl Macías Advancing Belonging Through Budget Advocacy Ensuring local leaders have a voice in the budget process The Budget Power Project aims to support communities across California to have a voice and influence in decisions on public spending.
College Success by Monica Martinez A Black Community Space at Cal UC Berkeley center enables Black students to find community and support A conversation with Takiyah Jackson, director of the Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center.
Democracy by Cathy Cha Beyond the Midterm Elections: Next Steps to a Stronger Democracy Year-round dedication is needed to ensure our democracy leaves no one behind We may have avoided the worst-case scenario during the midterms, but our work is not yet done.
Democracy by Raúl Macías Grantee Spotlight: Jessica González of Free Press Working to strengthen democracy through a more just news media The Haas, Jr. Fund’s Raúl Macías recently sat down with González to reflect on the midterms and learn about Free Press’ work to combat mis- and disinformation.
Letter from the President LGBT Rights After Masterpiece June 11, 2018 | by Jennie Lehua Watson in LGBT Equality Federal Law Protecting LGBT People is Realistic and a Long-Overdue Goal Supreme Court decision shows the work of protecting LGBT families from discrimination is not done. We have made significant progress for LGBT equality in our country in recent years. Many of us hoped last week’s Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop decision would help blaze another trail to end the discrimination t… Continue Reading
It’s Time for a Federal Solution to LGBT Discrimination June 11, 2018 | by Matt Foreman in LGBT Equality Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision Shows Need for National Protection for LGBT People Supreme Court ruling opens door to wave of new anti-LGBT laws in the states, makes federal action essential to protect LGBT families. This piece was published by The Advocate. In the wake of last week’s inconclusive Supreme Court decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, here’s a prediction of what happens next: an… Continue Reading
Letter from the VP California Campus Catalyst Fund April 9, 2018 | by Cathy Cha Helping Dreamers find safety and support on campus New initiative supports California colleges and universities to offer expanded services for undocumented students and their families. I am excited to share news about a new initiative that will help undocumented young people in California find urgently needed support at a time of unshakable anxiety and fear in their lives. Right now, in Califor… Continue Reading
Voices from the Field Jon Davidson In LGBT Equality No Time to Sit Back Longtime civil rights leader Jon Davidson discusses the urgency of this moment for LGBT equality, and the enduring power of telling stories. Since the dawn of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Jon Davidson has played an integral role in the push for equality and justice for LGBT people across the United States. In this video, he reflects on the historic prog… Watch the Video
Voices from the Field Masen Davis In LGBT Equality Fighting Fear Together Longtime activist Masen Davis reflects on his leadership role in the movement to fight discrimination against LGBT people. Since graduating from college in the early 1990s, Masen Davis has spent his entire career working to advance LGBT equality. Today, he is CEO of Freedom for All Americans Education Fund, a bipartisan campaign to secu… Watch the Video
Voices from the Field Eric Cohen In Immigrant Rights “Immigration Makes Us Better” Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Eric Cohen talks about how immigration contributes to a thriving democracy, and why it’s so important to support immigrants to become U.S. citizens. Across the nation, 8.8 million immigrants are eligible to apply to become U.S. citizens. In this video, Eric Cohen, executive director of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), describes the importance of suppo… Watch the Video