Dispatches From Across the Southland
Truth Commission Appeals to Santa Monica City Council, City Manager and City Attorney
On the heels of a powerful Santa Monica Truth Commission where stories of violence, exploitation, and retaliation at Santa Monica hotels were lifted up, 13 commissioners and Truth Commission hosts called upon the City Councilmembers,7 December 2023
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The Sound of Justice – Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels
Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels reflects on the days when CLUE was being formed, and Rev. Lawson’s vision and eloquence.Read More
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Revolutionary Nonviolence – Vivian Rothstein!
Vivian Rothstein’s connection to Rev. Lawson dates back to 1965’s Freedom Summer. Nearly 60 years later, she’ still inspired by his work and life.Read More
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Happy 95th Birthday Rev. James Lawson!
Celebrate the life and continuing legacy of Rev. James M. Lawson as he turns 95 this month!Read More
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Boycott Fairmont Miramar, Hotel Maya, and Laguna Cliffs Marriott!
Hotel workers at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, and Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica officially called for a boycott of the three hotels because of management’s use or condoning of violence during the largest hotel strike in at least 50 years. A boycott signifies a call for the public to join the workers’ fight in a new way:Read…
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Young Religious Leaders Fellowship Graduation
YRLF-CLUE Fellows Graduate have become Certified Faith-Rooted Organizers! Our talented fellows have successfully completed an intensive summer program and are now certified to make a difference in faith-rooted organizing. These are what our Young Religious Leaders are saying about spending their summer with CLUE: “I made some many beautiful friends from the other fellows thisRead…
