Friends and Allies in California! Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court advances toward unprecedented hearings and we need your help. Trump's nominee has a troubling record that raises serious questions about his views on unchecked presidential power and whether he will protect the rights of the most vulnerable among us. Republicans are also stonewalling … Continue reading Important: We need calls to Sen. Feinstein on Kavanaugh
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 40
“At this time in history, our country is sinking deeper and deeper into the morass of racial hatred, gender violence, and untampered greed and corruption. Mendacity rules from the very top of our government, posing a danger to our democracy that has global, indeed planetary consequences. But we must stand tall against these forces, knowing … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 40
Take Action Today to Stop Trump from Packing the Supreme Court!
During CCRC’s #StopKavanaugh community meeting earlier this month, our friends at Indivisible East Bay (IEB) gave a presentation on their impactful work to lobby Congress on numerous issues, from protecting the ACA to preventing the appointment of conservative judicial nominees to the federal bench. After their presentation, we were convinced that we wanted to remain … Continue reading Take Action Today to Stop Trump from Packing the Supreme Court!
Courts Change Lives: New Videos Explain What’s at Stake in Our Federal Courts
The Leadership Conference Education Fund today launched CourtsChangeLives.org, a new online resource featuring three videos emphasizing the consequential role our federal courts play in interpreting and upholding the law. The videos highlight immigration, equal pay, and police brutality as just a few examples of how courts affect marginalized communities. https://youtu.be/sZJhpBbnBnI “Every day federal judges make … Continue reading Courts Change Lives: New Videos Explain What’s at Stake in Our Federal Courts
The Senate cannot have a legitimate Supreme Court confirmation hearing until all Kavanaugh records are made available
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley announced today that the Committee will be holding a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh beginning on September 4. This announcement was made despite the fact that Judge Kavanaugh’s full record has not been released and without regard for the National Archives’ notice that it will need … Continue reading The Senate cannot have a legitimate Supreme Court confirmation hearing until all Kavanaugh records are made available
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 39
White Americans support welfare programs — but only for themselves. Salon Trump's attacks on LeBron fit a disturbing pattern. CNN Washington utility company sends Black woman racial slur as temporary password. The Root Worker charged with sexually molesting eight children at immigrant shelter. ProPublica House of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel vandalized in Romania. The Guardian … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 39
National Call in Day to #SaveSCOTUS
This Thursday, August 9, is the National Call in Day to #SaveSCOTUS, and we need your help! When Trump ran for President, he promised to nominate judges to the Supreme Court that shared his dangerous view on the issues we hold dear. Now, in nominee Brett Kavanaugh, he has delivered on that promise. Kavanaugh’s record … Continue reading National Call in Day to #SaveSCOTUS
Straws: A Disability Rights Issue
The effort to reduce single-use plastic materials in our daily habits is, without question, critical to the health of our planet. In fact, those of us in marginalized communities – people of color and low-income individuals in particular - often benefit the most from reducing waste and exposure to toxins in our air and water, … Continue reading Straws: A Disability Rights Issue