2022... ooooof. In tough times like these, I'm sustained by the LA Forward community. Being part of planning sessions on Zoom with familiar faces this week has been exactly what I need to keep going. On top of the connections with awesome people, I'm really excited about the events and campaigns we're putting together. We're using teach-ins on key topics to help us decide on policy campaigns to prioritize, launcing our first member-driven process to endorse candidates for city council, mayor, and other key city and county offices, gathering for picnics (post-surge) across the region to have fun and build a broader community that'll power our campaigns.

From a teach-in this Sunday about what the #@*% happened with redistricting to a panel about decarbonizing buildings to a crucial homelessness prevention ballot measure, 2022 is already shaping up to be an important year of learning and action. It's also a time when we're looking to deep and broaden our community. One small step in that direction is a new Member of the Month program to spotlight the amazing people who make up our community. Meet Karin and then keep reading to learn more about all the events over the next couple months!

What the #@*% happened with redistricting? - Sun, Jan 16 @ 3:00 PM  

Join us for a teach-in about the good, the bad, and the ugly of redistricting of LA City, LA County, the State Legislature, and Congress! Featuring Mike Young, the Political Director of California Environmental Voters. The new district lines that were just approved at every level of government (some with gerrymandering, some not) are going to have a huge impact on our local politics, including key 2022 races. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how they were created, what kind of reforms we need to the process, and the implications for progressive election work this year.

RSVP: https://www.laforward.org/events/2022/1/16/what-happened-redistricting 

United to House LA Teach In - Weds, Jan 26 @ 8:00 PM

Join us for a teach-in about the United to House LA Ballot Initiative. If we put it on the November 2022 ballot and pass it, this people-powered initiative will Provide immediate support to people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. Invest in innovative approaches to rapidly developing new affordable housing at low-cost.

RSVP: https://www.laforward.org/events/2022/united-to-house-la

What Is Building Decarbonization & Why Is It So Important to the Fight Against Climate Change - Tues, Feb 1 @ 8:00 PM

RSVP: https://www.laforward.org/events/2022/2/1/building-decarb

Housing Justice Book Club Returns - Mon, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM

Our book club is back and (maybe) better than ever! Our first book will be High-Risers: Cabrini-Green and the Fate of American Public Housing.

RSVP: https://www.laforward.org/events/2022/high-risers