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Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National

Every Saturday , Sunday and Wednesday • Online Find a home with the Many Over the MAGA Power Team this election season to keep Trump out of office! SURJ phonebanks have one of the highest rates of success in the country. No matter whether you’re brand new caller or a seasoned organizer, if you join theseContinue reading “Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National”

Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD

Why is the Santa Cruz Sentinel standing against the PVUSD community’s call to bring back CRE and liberated ethnic studies? On July 20th, the Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote an editorial supporting the cancellation of the ethnic studies contract with the consulting firm, Community Responsive Education (CRE). We are asking our community and supporters to writeContinue reading “Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD”

Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons

Starting with CRC Norco The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA, stands as a symbol of systemic failure and inhumane conditions. Advocates and officials alike have long called for its closure due to reports of violence, lack of adequate programs, infestations, dilapidation, and extreme heat. In response, CURB is demanding immediate action, urging GovernorContinue reading “Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons”

Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Saturday • July 13 • 9:30 AM -2:30 PM • FREE Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Join Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust to remove eucalyptus sprouts and other invasive species from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point. Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help usContinue reading “Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust”

Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!

Join SURJ as a Squad Defender to actively protect and support progressive leaders like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar against targeted attacks. As a Squad Defender, you’ll be part of a dedicated network committed to amplifying the voices of those fighting for racial justice and equity. Stand in solidarity with marginalized communities and help defendContinue reading “Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!”

Action: Tell the SCC BOS: We Want a Santa Cruz County People’s Budget

Sign Letter by June 3rd • Attend Public Hearing June 4 MILPA and SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) Santa Cruz County have been working with community members through a study and action process to understand how to impact systemic change to better meet local needs. In the past few months, with the Santa Cruz County Board ofContinue reading “Action: Tell the SCC BOS: We Want a Santa Cruz County People’s Budget”

CURB & the Ella Baker Center: SB94 Power Hour

5 Times/Day to choose from – May 8/9/11/15/17 • Online These two organizations work tirelessly– and quite successfully– to advance Justice Reform in California.  SB94 is an important sentence review bill that has made it to the last vote in the State Legislature and just needs one final big push.  YOU CAN HELP!About SB 94 (Cortese):  SB 94, Judicial Review of OldContinue reading “CURB & the Ella Baker Center: SB94 Power Hour”

Support Needed This Week on Santa Cruz County Rail and Trail

Last week Supervisors Manu Koenig and Bruce McPherson voted against their constituents’ wishes by not approving recommendations for rail lines 10 & 11, jeopardizing the $70 million public transportation grant. Now is the time to write, call and make noise. See below for the actions you can take! From Friends of the Rail & Trail:Continue reading “Support Needed This Week on Santa Cruz County Rail and Trail”