2015 State Legislative Wins
This past Sunday marked the deadline for Governor Jerry Brown to sign or veto a range of bills; capping an action-packed year of legislative advocacy by our staff and partners.
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ConnectWithRespect Youth Action
Long Beach student leaders and YO!LB members took selfies with their favorite teachers and school staff last week to highlight the role that positive and respectful relationships play in building supportive schools.
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Twitter chat puts the spot light on juvenile solitary confinement
Ending the inhumane practice of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities is among the greatest civil rights struggles of our time
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Poverty solutions from those who’ve experienced it
Said Alex Johnson: “Thank you to the three amazing young adult leaders who spoke passionately and deliberately about one of the most critical and overlooked public policy issues impacting our communities.
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Students and Parents Speak Out for Educational Equity in Long Beach
On June 2nd, we joined with youth leaders from the very Student Matters Campaign to protest Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)’s failure to engage students, parents and community members in decisions on how to spend new funding intended to benefit high-needs students.
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