by Michael Lawson | Oct 2, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
This upcoming election is like no other, and I urge you to use your voice and reclaim your power by voting. Not only are the stakes high nationally, but in California, we are also voting on important issues such as affirmative action, rent control, and justice reform...
by Michael Lawson | Sep 25, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
The Grand Jury in Jefferson County, Kentucky, failed to deliver justice for Ms. Breonna Taylor and her family this week. The Grand Jury indicted one police officer for wanton endangerment of persons who were not injured in any way and took no action against the police...
by Michael Lawson | Aug 28, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
The National Urban League, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters has joined more than 20 states and cities in an escalating legal attack against the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to stop his sabotage efforts mail-in voting in the upcoming 2020 national...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 31, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
Amid continuing calls for police reform, earlier this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the expansion of the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Community Safety Partnership (CSP) to the level of a bureau within the department and the promotion of 25-year LAPD...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 17, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted nearly every aspect of our education system, and it is undeniable that these disruptions will have long-lasting negative impacts on our most vulnerable students. This week’s announcement from the Los Angeles Unified School...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 10, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
Despite Congress’ inaction on national police reform, we are encouraged by the massive reforms taking shape in the City of Los Angeles. The strength in our numbers and our voices can no longer be ignored, and substantial changes in city policing are now on the table....
