EJS works with many other groups to push a progressive vision for America and the world. On Tuesday, we were part of a call to discuss unconscious racial bias and the current political scene. Before the call started we were kibitzing about the economic stimulus plan and how progressive folks might get involved. Robert Borosage … Continue reading Robert Borosage: Progressives Need to Push the Senate on Stimulus Bill
Author: Keith Kamisugi
ACS Sneak Preview of Documentary Film ‘A Class Apart’
ACS will tomorrow give a sneak preview of "A Class Apart," a documentary film chronicling the landmark 14th Amendment case, Hernandez v. Texas. The Thursday, February 12, event is at Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema, One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level, San Francisco, starting at 7 p.m. with doors open at 6:30 p.m. A discussion takes … Continue reading ACS Sneak Preview of Documentary Film ‘A Class Apart’
Prof. Margaret Russell Appointed to Sen. Boxer’s Judicial Advisory Committee
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today announced that she has established her judicial advisory committees that will be responsible for making recommendations to her for the positions of U.S. District Court Judge, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Marshal. After consideration of their recommendations, Senator Boxer will forward her choices to the Administration. Included among Sen. Boxer's … Continue reading Prof. Margaret Russell Appointed to Sen. Boxer’s Judicial Advisory Committee
Eva Paterson on Roundtable Discussing Prop. 8 on 5th Anniv. of SF’s Marriage Licenses
EJS President Eva Paterson will join other civl rights and religious leaders and plaintiff couples from In re Marriage Cases in a roundtable to reflect on the historic California Supreme Court ruling and the pending Prop. 8 legal challenge. This discussion takes place on the fifth anniversary of San Francisco's first issuance of marriage licenses. … Continue reading Eva Paterson on Roundtable Discussing Prop. 8 on 5th Anniv. of SF’s Marriage Licenses
Meet Mike Lux, Obama’s Progressive Liason on Transition Team
UPDATE: Special thanks to Mercury Lounge (http://www.mercurysf.com) for hosting our event on a night that they're usually closed, and to Commonweal Institute (http://www.commonwealinstitute.org) for underwriting this event. Ellee Koss, Eva Paterson, Netroots Nation, Keith Kamisugi, Rebecca Prozan, Matt Haney and Dexter Ligot-Gordon invite you to join us for a fun and stimulating evening to welcome … Continue reading Meet Mike Lux, Obama’s Progressive Liason on Transition Team
Attorneys Needed to Help Respond to Immigration Raids
Consistent with our Grand Alliance work, Equal Justice Society has partnered with the San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network (SFILEN). In the course of this collaboration, the need for more Rapid Response attorneys has arisen. Two attorneys, Francisco Ugarte, staff attorney at SFILEN, and Sin Yen Ling, staff attorney at the Asian Law Caucus, … Continue reading Attorneys Needed to Help Respond to Immigration Raids
Honolulu Advertiser: ‘More join ceded lands fight’
Honolulu Advertiser reporter Gordon Pang mentions EJS and JACL in his roundup of amicus briefs filed with the Supreme Court in the case involving lands held in trust for Native Hawaiians. Because the U.S. has admitted that the 1893 overthrow was illegal, "the ceded lands hold unique cultural, spiritual and political significance for the Native … Continue reading Honolulu Advertiser: ‘More join ceded lands fight’
Eva Paterson: ABC7 Story on Ledbetter Act
Eva Paterson is included in a story by ABC7's Mark Matthews on President Obama's signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which will make it easier for people to get the pay they deserve -- regardless of their gender, race, or age. The Act was introduced by Bay Area Congressman George Miller.