JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Trump Proclaims ‘I Killed Roe v. Wade’ as 134 Rape-Induced Pregnancies Occur Daily in Abortion Ban States ArticleOctober 16, 2024 Trump Proclaims ‘I Killed Roe v. Wade’ as 134 Rape-Induced Pregnancies Occur Daily in Abortion Ban States Former President Donald Trump is responsible for eliminating federal abortion protections that paved the way for total bans in 14 states, leaving survivors of sexual assault with few to no options. Oct 16, 2024 Will Ragland
Despite Lies Spread by Trump and the NRA, Harris and Walz Do Not Want To Take Everyone’s Guns Away ArticleSeptember 5, 2024 Despite Lies Spread by Trump and the NRA, Harris and Walz Do Not Want To Take Everyone’s Guns Away Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz do not support mandatory gun confiscation and have strong records advocating for constitutional gun safety laws. Sep 5, 2024 Nick Wilson
The Racist War On Drugs Has Come For Abortion Care In the NewsAugust 7, 2024 The Racist War On Drugs Has Come For Abortion Care In an op-ed published in Talking Points Memo, Lindsey McLendon argues that criminalizing abortion medications ban will deepen Louisiana’s existing racial disparities in deadly ways. Aug 7, 2024 Talking Points Memo Lindsey McLendon
Op-ed: Airport service workers demand better support in the workplace. It’s time we listen In the NewsJuly 1, 2024 Op-ed: Airport service workers demand better support in the workplace. It’s time we listen Karla Walter published an op-ed in Crain’s New York Business arguing for why airport service workers under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey deserve better workplace standards. Jul 1, 2024 Crain's New York Business Karla Walter
Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Personal StoryJune 25, 2024 Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Khamil Bailey, the co-founder and executive director of a nonprofit that empowers Black entrepreneurs, shares how support from state leaders is helping expand access to capital investment for historically underserved communities. Jun 25, 2024 Keystone Newsroom Khamil Bailey
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Personal StoryJune 19, 2024 Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths. Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Personal StoryJune 18, 2024 Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities. Jun 18, 2024 the Arizona Daily Star Brandi Coon
Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Personal StoryMay 22, 2024 Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike. May 22, 2024 The Las Vegas Sun News Cristian Cespedes
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Personal StoryMay 16, 2024 Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Bridget Glover, a union worker from Wisconsin, shares how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating sustainable career opportunities and opening doors for new workers in the trades. May 16, 2024 UpNorthNews Bridget Glover
Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Personal StoryMay 2, 2024 Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Buddy Maxwell, an organizer for the United Auto Workers union, writes about the importance of holding elected officials accountable for passing policies that support working people. May 2, 2024 The Morning Call Buddy Maxwell
Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Personal StoryApril 24, 2024 Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, the medical director of a family planning center, shares the potential threats to health care access that could result from a budget proposal put forward by a group of Republicans in Congress. Apr 24, 2024 Arizona Daily Star Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.