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More than any time in recent history, the extraordinary hardships caused by COVID-19 require swift, bold government interventions and innovative leadership to protect our residents, our workers, our first responders, and our economy. I want to share with you an […]

In just a few short weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and socialize (from the safety of our homes). Many of us are fortunate to be able to work remotely, and now we hold important […]

New cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to emerge across Los Angeles City and County, and it is imperative that we pull together now to contain its spread. We can and will get through this, but now is the time for […]

I want to thank each and every one of you — all the volunteers and supporters who knocked doors, walked precincts, phone banked, as well as those of you who contributed financially. Your hard work and belief in my candidacy […]

Today, March 3rd, is Election Day. Have you voted yet? Vote Centers are open from 7am to 8pm today. Los Angeles County has transitioned from polling places to vote centers. Eligible voters can vote at any vote center in the […]

Eight years ago Cassandra Chase, founder of the literacy-oriented non-profit Read Lead, attended a meeting of the Empowerment Congress (EC). Fast forward and today she leads the EC, one of the region’s largest entities dedicated to grassroots participatory government. Founded […]

There are many reasons why Mark Ridley-Thomas is supported for City Council by grassroots activists, nurses, environmental groups, and the L.A. County Young Democrats. Here are a few: ✅ Mark stepped forward to take action on the homelessness crisis at the […]

As a community organizer, civil rights activist, educator and elected leader, Mark Ridley-Thomas has been at the forefront of the movement to hold law enforcement agencies accountable for excessive use of force, police violence, and police brutality. He stood up […]

We are in the final push until the election. The team has been working hard, going door to door and calling voters, and we need your help for the final days. Can we count on you to volunteer? GOTV Canvas […]

More than half of the people in Los Angeles are women and girls, and effective leadership not only empowers them but heeds their voices and takes action to address their concerns. This is the work of California National Organization for […]