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Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California) advocates for racial justice by building power and transforming public systems.

11.19.24
The Strength of California Is Its People – Including YOU!

What does strength really mean? We're confronted daily with a version that’s loud, mean, overbearing, and has sadly taken hold of too many Americans. But we believe true strength is different – it’s about building, nurturing, and creating communities where people feel safe, hopeful, and able to thrive.

What does strength really mean? We're confronted daily with a version that’s loud, mean, overbearing, and has sadly taken hold of too many Americans. But we believe true strength is different – it’s about building, nurturing, and creating communities where people feel safe, hopeful, and able to thrive.

11.09.24
We Are California

The election is over, and Trump has been declared the winner. And like many of you, we are struggling with the harsh reality of what a second, more vindictive and emboldened Trump administration will mean for our communities. We are clear-eyed about the threats so many of our communities face, but Catalyst California and our partners have a plan to build a more powerful, collective pushback on the corporate billionaires, bigots, and authoritarian bullies who are working to derail our state’s progress.

The election is over, and Trump has been declared the winner. And like many of you, we are struggling with the harsh reality of what a second, more vindictive and emboldened Trump administration will mean for our communities. We are clear-eyed about the threats so many of our communities face, but Catalyst California and our partners have a plan to build a more powerful, collective pushback on the corporate billionaires, bigots, and authoritarian bullies who are working to derail our state’s progress.

11.01.24
Catalyst California’s John Kim on What’s at Stake in the 2024 Election

There is no question how consequential this election will be for California. 

There is no question how consequential this election will be for California. 

Podcast: No One is Coming to Save Us, Building a Better Childcare System in LA

Families across L.A. are struggling with the rising cost of childcare and how to access support programs. Meanwhile, childcare providers are grappling witih their own challenges, including low wages and staff shortages.

Vickie Ramos Harris, Vice President of Policy and Programs and Debra Colman, the Director of the L.A. County Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education were featured in Lemonada's No One Is Coming to Save Us Podcast on their episode Building a Better Childcare System in L.A. Listen to their episode today.

Families across L.A. are struggling with the rising cost of childcare and how to access support programs. Meanwhile, childcare providers are grappling witih their own challenges, including low wages and staff shortages.

Vickie Ramos Harris, Vice President of Policy and Programs and Debra Colman, the Director of the L.A. County Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education were featured in Lemonada's No One Is Coming to Save Us Podcast on their episode Building a Better Childcare System in L.A. Listen to their episode today.

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