Eva Paterson on Panel Discussing Movement Building at Nonprofit Day 2009

Equal Justice Society President Eva Paterson will be among the speakers on a panel discussing the “Future of Movement Building” at Nonprofit Day 2009, presented by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, an event that explores leadership and movement building in the context of today’s dynamic times. The 22nd Annual Nonprofit Day Conference takes place on Thursday, AugustContinueContinue reading “Eva Paterson on Panel Discussing Movement Building at Nonprofit Day 2009”

Eva Paterson’s BBC Radio Interview on Racism and Obama

BBC Radio’s Mark Forrest talks with EJS President Eva Paterson following reports this week that a staffer for a Republican state Senator in Tennessee sent an email with an image showing portraits of our presidents, except President Obama is depicted only with two eyeballs on a solid black background. As reported by numerous outlets, includingContinueContinue reading “Eva Paterson’s BBC Radio Interview on Racism and Obama”

By upholding Prop 8, the Court has diminished its legacy as a champion of equality

The California Supreme Court today in a 6-1 vote upheld Prop. 8, the ballot measure discriminating against marriage by same-sex couples. We are relieved the Court protected couples who married before November 5. The presence of thousands of married same-sex couples across California will show those who don’t yet know us that marriage strengthens familiesContinueContinue reading “By upholding Prop 8, the Court has diminished its legacy as a champion of equality”