Measure A is the hope and vision I have for the future of Los Angeles

After serving two decades in prison, for a crime he did not commit, Franky Carrillo proved his innocence and is now fighting for justice.

By Franky Carrillo

A police car and ballot bubbles Yes on Measure A

A Smashing Bill of Rights Awards

Ahilan Arulanantham, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Diane Warren honored.

By Veronica Valdes-Perez

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Six Reasons You Should Vote YES on Measure ULA

Join hundreds of community organizations and activists fighting for housing justice in Los Angeles.

By Kath Rogers

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LA County’s Failure to Invest in Alternatives to Incarceration Fuels Inhumane Jail Conditions

L.A. County should commit to a “care first, jails last” approach to mental health treatment.

By Melissa Camacho

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My family fought racism at the Port of L.A. Decades later, I'm suing as a pregnant worker

After facing gender, pregnancy, and breast/chestfeeding discrimination working at the Port of L.A., Kaiaunna is fighting for her rights.

By Kaiaunna Smith

Kaiaunna with daughter

Angelenos deserve to live in a safe community

Remembering the life of Paul Rea and how we can support families devasted by LASD violence.

By Rocío Ortega

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With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.

Abortion is Essential

To Achieve True Reproductive Justice in California, We Must Look Beyond Roe

While SCOTUS dealt a devastating step back, we know that Roe was never enough — even in California.

By Arneta Rogers

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ACLU SoCal Proudly Supports YES ON MEASURE ULA, the “United to House LA” Initiative

The measure will create a permanent supply of affordable housing in Los Angeles paid for entirely by the sale of mega mansions.  

By Kath Rogers

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