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PBD always with wise words

"Oftentimes, we do incremental things that actually disrupt our ability to be able to get to justice. And we say, well, since justice is so far out, or justice isn’t possible, then it doesn’t matter, we just need to take this win in the near term. And that can’t happen anymore. We have to be able to orient our day-to-day work, even if it’s small, on a path to justice, and make those hard choices in this near term that sometimes we have to make in order to adhere to that principle of justice and not take the easy win. Or, if we do take the easy win, acknowledge what we’ve done, because now we’ve created another thing that has to be undone." ? About the author Peggy Bailey Peggy Bailey is vice president for housing and income security at the?Center on Budget and Policy Priorities?based in Washington, DC. https://lnkd.in/egfPrTZY

Even the smallest California newsroom is now able to track every vote taken, dollar donated, and word spoken at public hearings in the state legislature, thanks to a transparency tool, #DigitalDemocracy, launched by nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom CalMatters. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7KbcuTQ #californianews #localnews #electionnews

Maybe you’ve heard about the movement for reparations recently – the State of California, the State of New York, Asheville, and Boston (to name a few) have all created commissions to inform potential reparations efforts for Black Americans. This is my perspective: while it takes significant funding to establish a reparations program, reparations tailored to housing will not only draw from community funding, but give back to those communities as well. -- Our team at Ivory Innovations has been sharing our perspective on recent trends or issue areas we’ve seen in the housing world. But we don’t just focus on issues at Ivory; we focus on solutions -- in each post you’ll hear about some of the innovators we’re meeting through the Ivory Prize (https://lnkd.in/gnpj5Uvk) and how they’re changing the industry. ? This is a perspective (part 6 of 6). We’d love to hear your thoughts. Check out the most recent perspective from Hannah Gable on aging in place: https://lnkd.in/dWrYykzR Read the full post at: https://lnkd.in/dVVQkb-c

Such an inspiration, Jim Rudicil! Check out this video of Jim sharing more on his impact on Muskegon and the Lakeshore through United Way of the Lakeshore!

?? Calling all advocates for consumer protection and student veterans! I'm seeking amicus support for my case: Feehan v. Grand Canyon University, 0:24-cv.pr-01172, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. #highereducation Related case: FTC v. GCE,Inc./GCU 2:23-cv-02711-JZB 2:23-02711-PHX-DWL https://lnkd.in/ehrBfXBS I’ve been juggling a lot lately—full-time work, bar exam preparation, veteran health matters, all while providing for my family. I’ve come to realize it’s time to ask for some help. ?? Key Issues: FDCPA & NCDPA: Challenging deceptive debt collection practices. Falsename & Substantial Business Exception: Addressing critical legal interpretations. Student Veteran Rights: Spotlighting third-party beneficiary concerns. (The C.F.R. argument defense and the court did not respond to) Misleading Conduct & Omitted Defendant: Highlighting the need for accountability. After facing relentless, egregious, and abhorrent debt collection actions during a very tough period for me back in 2022-23, I stood up to what I believed was an injustice, not just to me but potentially affecting others, especially vulnerable student veterans. ?? This case is bigger than just one dispute; it's about setting a precedent for fairness and integrity in debt collection, higher education, and the student veteran community. I’ve reached out to the FTC and CFPB and am now extending this call to my network and beyond. If you're part of an organization, legal advocacy group, or law firm passionate about these issues, your support through an amicus brief could be pivotal, or if you’re my friend and simply want to help by sharing this post, I thank you! Let’s make a stand together for justice and consumer rights. Thank you for any support or share to help this reach those who can make a difference! DM me for the relevant pleadings.

On this election day, I want to highlight Braver Angels, an organization that is working to overcome the polarization in American politics. "Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide for the good of our democratic republic." Braver Angels is a peace movement that responds to the toxic polarization of our times. If you are liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat or Independent, there is a place for you in Braver Angels. What unites Braver Angels is not their political opinions, but their conviction that we are all in this together. If you are interested in learning more about Braver Angels, please check us out at https://braverangels.org/

"We call on media outlets to continue emphasizing the importance of comprehensive #reparations aligned with the taskforce recommendations and the #UnitedNations’ five requirements, frame reparations as a multi-year endeavor, and accurately highlight the current legislative efforts, ensuring public awareness and engagement in this critical issue. By working together, we can foster a unified movement that not only challenges systemic and anti-Black racism but also promotes #truth, #healing, and reparative #justice. It is imperative that we galvanize support, inform the public, and inspire active civic participation. Together, we can ensure that truth, justice, and reconciliation prevail in California and beyond. For further information about ARRT and to support the mission for reparations, visit?https://alliancefor.org." https://lnkd.in/ebrhU4JF

The Foundation's 2023 Annual Report, Accelerating Justice, is here! From workforce development and community stabilization to individual stories of success, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation drives access to justice across the diverse landscape of Ohio. Each Foundation grant, initiative, and innovation accelerates the pace of positive change, paving the path toward a more just and equitable Ohio. Explore the report to discover how the Foundation's funding supports work that strengthens the workforce, improves communities, and stabilizes families https://bit.ly/2QKAcfB

Today is NAACP Day, which celebrates and recognizes the hard work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Learn more about the civil rights organization during Black History Month at https://naacp.org/about