On Cesar Chavez Day, Poder Latinx Demands Legislation for Better Working Conditions
WASHINGTON – Today, Poder Latinx commemorates the anniversary of one of the nation’s most remarkable labor and civil rights activists of the 20th century, Cesar Chavez. As a pathway to citizenship and required paid leave continue to elude immigrant farmworkers and other essential workers across the country it’s more important than ever honor Chavez’s legacy. We must honor all those advocates who work to ensure our immigrants and farmworkers have humane living and working conditions, and continue the fight for legislation that would improve the lives of all workers.
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Poder Latinx Condemns “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
FLORIDA – On March 28, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education (AKA “Don’t Say Gay”) bill into law. The bill bans classroom instruction and discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade classes. The bill also allows parents to decline school-provided mental, emotional, and physical health services on behalf of their children, while being notified by the school if their child uses such services unless there is reason to believe “that disclosure would subject the student to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.”
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Poder Latinx Hosts Panel for Women’s History Month
PHOENIX - The roundtable discussion will honor women of color during Women’s History Month. Speakers will address the lack of paid leave programs, the undue burdens and challenges they face in childcare, and the effect of climate change on marginalized communities. The discussion will focus on paid leave, environmental justice, and Latinas’ civic engagement.
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After a Week of Contentious Debate, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS Hearing Closes
WASHINGTON – As Women’s History Month comes to an end, Poder Latinx calls on the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote in favor of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Judge Jackson would be the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, a huge milestone and a triumph for women of color across America.
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Poder Latinx Applauds Biden on His Accomplishments, But Calls for More Action
NATIONWIDE - As President Biden outlined some of his most significant accomplishments during his first State of the Union address, Poder Latinx applauds his achievements but calls on the president to turn his promises into action. Biden recalled the progress he made in the past year, including the American Rescue Plan that helped Americans recover during the pandemic and the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will revitalize our infrastructure and open more jobs for Americans. The president further promised to invest and reform the economy, childcare, environment, renewable energy, and immigration systems, which are key subjects for Poder Latinx.
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President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
NATIONWIDE - In a historical moment, President Biden has nominated the first Black woman, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States following Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement after 27 years of service. The Supreme Court nomination has been a thorough process with bipartisan Senate input, as well as from legal experts, to select a highly qualified and experienced candidate to serve on the highest court. Previously, Judge Jackson had been confirmed in the Senate with bipartisan support on three separate occasions across two different administrations. Securing a confirmation would be the first Black woman nominee to this role, only the third Black person ever, as well as the first former public defender on the Court.
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Poder Latinx Launches 2022 Voter Registration Campaign
WASHINGTON - As the country continues to struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, Poder Latinx launches the Voter Registration Campaign, which conducts in-person and digital civic engagement and voter registration outreach operations to empower the Latinx vote for the upcoming midterm elections. Originally created in 2020 to close the gap in engagement and resources for the people of color and Latinx communities, the campaign focuses this year on helping Latinx register to vote, updating their voter registration information, and increasing Latinx voter turnout, starting this week in Arizona. This program will be complemented by digital campaigns that are driven by partners, artists, and influencers to promote voter registration. Poder Latinx aims to register over 32,000 voters in Arizona, Georgia, and Florida by the end of the 2022 campaign.
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