Martin Luther King, Jr. wisely and prophetically stated, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The events of this week tangibly demonstrate that the injustice of unchecked white supremacy is a real threat to democracy and liberty for all. Therefore, for any who want to be an ally for justice, I urge you to support the efforts of the outstanding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Congresswomen who have spoken bravely and frankly about what is needed next.
Read MoreTogether we marched - together we were counted - together we voted
Grateful that you are part of the change as we seek to push for diversity and representation because diversity matters
Read MoreHere’s some ways to support the two Democratic challengers for U.S. Senate in the Georgia runoff. With LESS THAN A WEEK left for voters to register for the runoff election, we’ve all got Georgia on our minds. Together, we can all play a part helping Georgia set even more voter turnout records — whether it’s helping people you know register and request absentee ballots or sending texts and postcards to folks. How will you keep pushing for democracy in Georgia and the country? #TogetherWeVote
Read MoreMany have come to understand that by participating in the Census, you are shaping the future – ensuring your community has the resources and representation it deserves for the next 10 years.
Read MoreThe Trump Administration very recently issued an Executive Order (E.O.) protecting toxic workplace behavior. It’s not a surprise that a White House that has embodied misogyny, xenophobia and white nationalism would come up with such a directive. This E.O. is not just bad for the integrity of our federal government, it’s bad for all Americans. But it doesn’t seem to be written to stand the test of time and is unlikely to survive legal challenges. So why issue it now? I believe it is intended as a clear signal to public servants, on the eve of a tense election, that there will be retaliation if they bring forward any evidence of abusive behavior at the hands of political appointees. In short, it’s a gag order.
Read MoreResponding to the census is a way for residents to do their part in maintaining the functionality of our government and society, as population data will be pertinent during our recovery from this public health crisis. Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
Read MoreCandidate Focus! We have chosen the remarkable Gina Ortiz Jones, running for Congress from Texas' 23rd district, as the candidate on whom we will focus our support from now to November.
Read MoreIn a letter signed by nearly 900 organizations, census stakeholders said the COVID-19 pandemic had seriously hampered census operations and “...Currently, there are low response areas in every part of the country, in every state, in every city. If remaining counting operations are not done well, communities most in need of resources to improve quality of life and standards of living will get the short end of the stick for the next decade.”
Read MoreRushing the census would hurt a diverse range of rural and urban communities, leaving them underrepresented locally and in Congress and cutting their fair share of federal funding for Medicaid, economic development, child care, schools, road and public transit improvements, home heating assistance for senior citizens, and many more vital services.
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