Trump’s proposed Social Security disability cuts could end benefits for thousands. What to know

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Trump Administration is proposing new rules for the nation’s safety net program for people with disabilities that could end benefits for tens of thousands of people. The rules would require more frequent paperwork checks of people getting Social Security disability payments in a process known as a “continuing disability review.” The…

Law Enforcement Groups Condemn Irresponsible Statement by New York State Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte on the Impact of a Menthol Cigarette Ban

New York, NY – The leaders of several influential law enforcement groups joined to condemn comments made last week by Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte who represents Brooklyn’s 42nd Assembly District. Ms. Bichotte made several irresponsible and inaccurate statements that downplayed the impacts that a menthol cigarette ban would have in New York’s communities of color. During…

East Hampton Police Officer Steps Down After Civil Rights Group Exposes Links to ‘Proud Boys’

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has been conducting a nationwide inquiry into law enforcement with known ties to white supremacist and other organizations with bigoted views. During its investigation, the Lawyers’ Committee presented evidence to Chief Dennis Woessner regarding the association and membership of one of the Department’s police officers with the…

Rita Ramirez Candidate for Victorville City Council

PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Third-generation Californian, San Bernardino County family residence since 1900. Degrees: BA, MA, ED.S, and PH.D. Public School, Community College, and University Educator (38 years). University Formal Education (12 years); Community College Trustee (6 years). Area F Director San Bernardino County School Boards Association (4 years). CA Teacher Association (Retired). Vice Chair Region 8…

Largest Child Advocacy Association Hosts Gubernatorial Forum

California State PTA Puts the Spotlight on Education for Candidates California State PTA, in partnership with Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) and ABC Channel 7, will host a Gubernatorial Education Forum on Friday, April 27. WHO: Invited candidates include, in alphabetical order: Travis Allen, California Assemblymember John Chiang, California State Treasurer John Cox, Businessman…

Proposed Citizenship Question to 2020 Census is Direct Evidence of a Skewed Political Agenda

WASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross testified before a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee: “It’s no surprise that support for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census goes all the way up to…