Join the 2nd Annual Women's March Los Angeles on 01-20-2018 at 9 AM Pershing Square DTLA.
Tag: politics
Equal Rights Amendment: A Push to Ratify
Though originally proposed in the 1920s by Alice Paul, it wasn’t until 1972 that Congress reached the two-thirds vote needed to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Thirty-eight states … Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment: A Push to Ratify
Hammer Conversations: How To Take Action Post-Election
Conversations at Hammer Museum: Take Action Post Election
Post Election Thoughts on Engagement
The Election One morning I heard someone say it had been two and a half weeks since the election. I was a little stunned. It couldn’t possibly be only two … Continue reading Post Election Thoughts on Engagement
Women’s March on Washington
"In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in diversity to show our presence in numbers too great to ignore. The Women’s March on Washington will send a bold message to our new government on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights. We stand together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us." – from the Mission of the Women's March on Washington
Rally to Save Roe
On the eve of the 2017 Presidential Inauguration, the NCJW | LA and the City of West Hollywood will host a RALLY to SAVE ROE, a rally and training event to defend women's reproductive rights in America.
Please Vote.
I can still remember my parents taking me to the polls as a kid. As I looked around the gymnasium or cafeteria turned polling place, I remember being curious about … Continue reading Please Vote.
Bureau of Feminism | Suffragette City
As part of the Hammer's Bureau of Feminism initiative, artist Lara Schnitger presents Suffragette City, a procession through Westwood.
Happy Election Day From Humble & Poe!!!
Happy Election Day 2016! Vote and be proud of your participation in our democratic process! Need a little information before you head out to the polls? visit: https://www.usa.gov/election-day
LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey Town Hall
Moderator Frank Stoltze (KPCC) will ask LA District Attorney Lacey a set of questions composed by various community and civil rights organizations. The public will also have an opportunity to ask questions. This is a great opportunity to see where your DA stands on issues that matter to your community. Remember, the DA reports to the citizens of Los Angeles. Vote on Tuesday, November 8th!