The Yes on Proposition 16 campaign is making its closing argument to California voters with just two days until Election Day -- emphasizing the contrast between the campaign’s vision and that of the opposition. As polls show surging support for the measure to repeal California’s ban on affirmative action, the campaign launched a positive and … Continue reading Yes on Prop. 16 Campaign Makes Final Appeal to Voters: Dismantle Systemic Racism, Support Equal Opportunity for All
Be on the Right Side of History and Vote YES on Prop. 16!
This will come down to every last vote. And if 2016 taught us anything, it's that no race is over until it's over. Election Day is near and while the number of days goes down, the number of virtual events you can attend is going up! Our movement is people-powered and our supporters mirror the great diversity of our beautiful state. We have many ways to plug in and make sure we finally end California’s ban on affirmative action.
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This Week in White Supremacy #147: ‘How Proposition 16 Could Help Enable Equal Opportunity for All’
In the minutes following the announcement that only one officer would be indicted – for wanton endangerment for firing into an apartment next door to Taylor’s – a quiet, stunned sadness and simmering anger overtook Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park, the epicenter of protests which has been dubbed Injustice Square Park.
This Week in White Supremacy #147: Shonda Rhimes Is Ready to “Own Her S***”: The Game-Changing Showrunner on Leaving ABC, “Culture Shock” at Netflix and Overcoming Her Fears
In the minutes following the announcement that only one officer would be indicted – for wanton endangerment for firing into an apartment next door to Taylor’s – a quiet, stunned sadness and simmering anger overtook Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park, the epicenter of protests which has been dubbed Injustice Square Park.
Lawyers, Law Students: Take a Stand to Save the Supreme Court
On Friday, October 23, with your help, AFJ Action is leading a Lawyers Day of Action alongside partners Lawyers for Good Government, Equal Justice Society, and lawyers across the country to #BlockBarrett and raise the legal community’s voice in opposition to Amy Coney Barrett. Sign and share this lawyers letter of opposition, joining over 7,500 lawyers. Barrett … Continue reading Lawyers, Law Students: Take a Stand to Save the Supreme Court
Support for Prop. 16 Surges in New Daily Tracking Poll
Measure to end California’s ban on affirmative action is tied 45-45, leads with those who have already voted Support for Proposition 16 has rallied dramatically over the last week, according to a daily tracking poll conducted by David Binder Research. In 600 interviews over the last three days, 45 percent of California voters say they support the measure to level … Continue reading Support for Prop. 16 Surges in New Daily Tracking Poll
Calif. Attorney General Urges Social Media Companies to Stop the Spread of Election Disinformation on Online Platforms
On October 19, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra urged Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to expand efforts to stop the spread of disinformation designed to harm the upcoming U.S. election on their platforms, saying the companies "should take responsibility for their role in spreading misinformation and voter suppression.”