Valley Salon: Conversation with Mike Feuer
Southern California
Heavy Rail, or a Light Rail/BRT Mix? Garcetti and Greuel Discuss Options for Sepulveda Pass
AB 241: Human Dignity MUST Start at the Front Doorstep
I have had the wonderful opportunity of being a Jeremiah Fellow with Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. A major driving force of the organization is the mission to do Tikkun Olam, which is a Hebrew phrase that means "repairing the world." I am proud of how Judaism places such great importance in being proactive in fighting for social justice.
AB 241
Garcetti, Greuel Discuss Tunnel And Hollywood Jobs In Mayoral Forum
Candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel each offered their own solutions on improving the city's public transportation system and saving Hollywood film industry jobs during Wednesday night's mayoral forum in Los Angeles' Fairfax District.
Mother's Day Brunch for Domestic Workers
Join our partners in the CA Domestic Workers Coalition to honor all mothers and domestic workers. For this special occasion, employers and allies will serve brunch to domestic workers, and everyone is encouraged to bring their mothers, children and/or the children they care for. Please come and help out! As allies we want to show our support for the incredible women who are leading this campaign.
Valley Salon: Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
Thank You for Signing Up for Immigration Rally: Southern California
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Petitions with 31,500 Signatures in Support of LIFE Act Gun Bills Presented to Senators
Summary:
Petitions signed by tens of thousands of Californians have been presented to California State Senators, urging passage of a package of legislation, known as the LIFE Act, to curb gun violence in the state. In partnership with the Courage Campaign, Bend the Arc is a proud member of the LIFE Act coalition.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Southern California Regional Community Organizer
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Committee OKs Wolk bill to expand list of crimes on firearms ban
The California Senate Public Safety Committee voted 5-2 late Tuesday to approve Senate Bill 755, legislation by Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, that will add to the list of crimes subject to a 10-year firearms prohibition.
"SB 755 focuses on keeping guns out of the hands of gang members, repeat drug and alcohol offenders, and other criminals, while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners," said Wolk in a statement. "This legislation is a reasonable, commonsense approach to help prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe."