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Joined July 2008

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  1. Mastercard instituted a new policy that makes it extremely hard for sex workers to make a living online. This policy is an attack on free speech and harms sex workers. Sign this petition and tell Mastercard to reverse its discriminatory policy now.

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  2. Oct 24

    Mastercard's newest policy: ▪️ Stigmatizes sex work ▪️ Disproportionately harms the safety and wellbeing of Black trans women ▪️ Chills free speech ▪️ Invades people's privacy Sign our petition to and send a message — it needs to stop. Now.

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  3. Every student should have the right to receive an equitable education and have an open and honest dialogue about America’s history.

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  4. Too often, the criminal legal system is used to target and blame vulnerable communities for the problems created by an economy and social system that trap people in poverty. The City Attorney's lawsuit is a continuation of that shameful history.

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  5. Oct 22

    Join for the police-free schools caravan from LA to Fresno to Oakland heading out today!

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  6. Oct 21

    We’re heading to Fresno and Oakland with students this weekend in memorial of and . Questin’ from to for .

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  7. Shut down immigrant detention centers. ICE does not respect people's human rights.

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  8. BREAKING: 24 Members of Congress led by Lofgren and Correa urge closure of 3 ICE detention centers in CA! Read the press statement here:

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  9. This weekend: find a local event and join the California Caravan for Police-Free Schools (in support of ) There will be vigils in memory of Rahiem Brown and Mona Rodriguez.

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  10. When we support the arts we support our students. An arts education can't only be for those privileged enough to afford it. Children have a right to have all their selves nourished, including their creativity.

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  11. The size of the outbreak is climbing. 74 people in Tulare County jails have now tested positive for COVID-19. The Sheriff needs to test every person in the facility, and come clean about which safety protocols are being followed and which aren't.

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  12. Oct 20

    Join and other partners for an Arts Justice Town Hall on Oct 21, 4p. You will hear about CA students' experiences with arts in public schools and the need for arts access for all students in CA! Register at

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  13. This is happening in 3 hours! Join to learn about the work being done to protect students in the Central Valley from police violence.

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  14. Arts are a crucial part of a full education that cannot be the first item cut when funds get tight. Help keep student creativity in the curriculum by attending Thursday's Arts Justice Town Hall:

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  16. Four days ago, we learned that 48 people in Tulare County jails tested positive for COVID. Sheriff Boudreaux delayed disclosing this information and failed to conduct proper testing. We filed a PRA to understand the scale of the outbreak, and what needs to be done to save lives

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  17. We’re proud to fight for you in the . We will need your activism in January to pass , persuading the gov. to sign , and with continuing to advance other key issues. 🔗Sign up to get the latest on legislation for next year:

    In case you missed it: Bills the Gov. Signed into Law. Here are a few victories you helped deliver with your activism and advocacy.
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AB 118: Funds Alternatives to Police
AB 117: Eliminates More Criminal System Fees
AB 367: Expands Access to Menstrual Products 
AB 796: Improves DMV Voter Registration
AB 599: Expands Access to Quality Education
AB 945: Allows Tribal Regalia at Graduation
AB 1259: Challenges Invalid Convictions
SB 2: Police Decertification
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  18. As a state task force meets to consider a California-only reparations program for African Americans, Tammerlin Drummond of and reporter talk to about California’s hidden history and the road ahead. 🎧 Listen:

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  19. Oct 14

    The ACLU is suing the Marin County Sheriff for allegedly sharing license plate data with ICE, CBP and other agencies which would violate state law that prohibits sharing license plate data with out of state agencies

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  20. This illegal practice must end. Immigrants are at the heart of our community, and Sheriff Boyle should not be helping federal agencies tear apart families. Read more here:

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