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It is a little known fact that Californians go each year without claiming millions of dollars in property they own. A law that has been in the books … Continued

In 2020, COVID-19 shocked the world and forced governments to spring into action to keep the public informed and safe. The U.S. government largely relied on states to … Continued

In September of 2021, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis established California’s first statewide Transgender Advisory Council. The Advisory Council convenes Transgender activists and community leaders from across California to … Continued

The devastating rise in violence targeted towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) over the past two years has driven many activists and elected officials to speak up … Continued

In October 2021, the Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 101 – a historic bill which makes California the first state to require … Continued

In 1988, Father Greg Boyle founded Homeboy Industries as a way to serve former gang members in East Los Angeles. Now, over 30 years later, Homeboy Industries has … Continued

Over the past few years, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), policymakers, and the public have sought new strategies to reduce the prison population, improve prison … Continued

California is home to the nation’s largest state park system with 280 stunning parks. From the Redwood trees in the north to the Joshua trees in the south, … Continued

Students and young people have always been at the forefront of creating cultural shifts and creating meaningful change through social advocacy. For the past 50 years, CALPIRG has … Continued

The first five years of a child’s life are the most critical for brain development and learning. With countless studies showing that these first five years have lasting … Continued