The Equal Justice Society is part of a coalition of more than 110 civil rights, labor, economic, and other advocacy groups have signed on to a Leadership Conference letter outlining essential principles for the FY2012 federal budget. Current budget discussions in Washington are going in the wrong direction and pose a threat to the economy … Continue reading EJS Endorses Leadership Conference Principles for Fair Federal Budget
Author: Keith Kamisugi
Lessons Learned from Brown v. Board of Education
At the Equal Justice Society, we are working to reclaim the full protections of the 14th Amendment and help those who experience discrimination get their day in court. We know we have a tough and long road ahead in tackling our biggest challenge, namely overturning the "intent doctrine" as established in Washington v. Davis. Yet, … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Brown v. Board of Education
Eva Paterson Speaks at ‘We Are One’ Labor Rally
EJS President Eva Paterson joined unions and supporters yesterday during their "We Are One" march through downtown San Francisco to protest attacks on public sector unions in Wisconsin and other states, and budget priorities favoring baliouts for banks and cutbacks in public services. It was one of hundreds of rallies around the U.S. on the … Continue reading Eva Paterson Speaks at ‘We Are One’ Labor Rally
Goodbye and Thank You, Sara Jackson!
It's with a mixture of sadness and joy that we say farewell to our staff attorney, Sara Jackson, who will be moving to Washington, D.C., with her partner, Danielken Molina. A few weeks ago, Sara came into my office to let me know that she and her fiancé, Danielken, were moving to D.C., where he … Continue reading Goodbye and Thank You, Sara Jackson!
EJS Applauds Equal Opportunity Victory in Caltrans Contracting Lawsuit
Sacramento, CA -- A U.S. District Court Judge ruled yesterday that the California Department of Transportation’s equal opportunity program for contracting businesses can continue its mission to ensure that minority and women-owned businesses have equal ground to compete for federal stimulus funds and other federal contracts. "Federal equal opportunity programs, such as the one at … Continue reading EJS Applauds Equal Opportunity Victory in Caltrans Contracting Lawsuit
Eva Paterson in Huffington Post – Protecting the 14th Amendment
The following op-ed by EJS President Eva Paterson appears in Huffington Post. Protecting the 14th Amendment By Eva Paterson Huffington Post For almost 150 years, the 14th Amendment has been the backbone of civil rights law in America. Its protection of individual rights for all -- from freed slaves to immigrants to workers fighting against … Continue reading Eva Paterson in Huffington Post – Protecting the 14th Amendment
EJS is Hiring – Temporary, Full-Time Fundraising Position
Equal Justice Society is looking for a temporary, full-time staff member to serve as a Staff Fundraiser from approximately May through September 2011. Dependent on a number of factors, there is a possibility that this position could become permanent, full-time as early as October 2011. Compensation will start at approximately $4,000 per month. For more … Continue reading EJS is Hiring – Temporary, Full-Time Fundraising Position
EJS Joins Alliance for Justice, 50 Plus Organizations, in Objecting to the Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) Hearings
Equal Justice Society has joined Alliance for Justice and more than 50 other organizations to send an open letter to Representative Peter King (R-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, strongly objecting to the committee’s hearings on the “radicalization” of American Muslims. "Under the guise of homeland security, a member of the United States … Continue reading EJS Joins Alliance for Justice, 50 Plus Organizations, in Objecting to the Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) Hearings