How to Stay Grounded and Fight Back During Trump 2.0 (and much more!)

It’s easy to get sucked into the anxiety caused by each Trump executive order. But the administration wins when we get distracted and lose sight of our own agenda. Pushing for better policy right here in Los Angeles is one way to stay grounded, push back, and make our own region into thriving and just place for everyone to live. And there there's so much we can do to directly resist the new Administration. Our goal is to make it possible for you to keep it together and stay engaged in the fight, instead of giving into resignation or panic.

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming regional gatherings where we’re organizing to hold our elected leaders accountable for representing us. We also invite you to attend our Monthly Meeting on February 11, where we’ll talk about how we can stay focused, grounded, and energized in the face of four more years of this administration. Joining our people-powered working groups is another way you can be part of the effort:

  • On Monday, we'll begin organizing to push for an equitable Capital Improvement Plan for LA City.

  • Plug in as we relaunch the Climate Working Group on Tuesday.

  • The Housing Justice Working Group is holding a convening on Feb 22 to plan for the year ahead.

  • And as always, our Unarmed Crisis Response Working Group meets weekly on Mondays. And our Transportation Justice Working Group meets on Tuesday.

Want to hear from a panel of electeds about how they’re defending against Trump and more about what we can do? Join us on February 20th along with East Valley Indivisibles. 

    

February Monthly Meeting: Keep Calm and Fight Trumpism  - Feb 11

In this monthly meeting, we’ll discuss how to navigate the constant stream of bad news about the Trump administration’s infuriating actions. We’ll share strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed, stuck in rage, hopeless and how to turn those feelings into actions that help you stay engaged for the long haul. We’ll also get a report-back on the regional convenings, hear major themes that came up across regions, and learn what next steps we’re taking to meet with elected officials.

    

Capital Improvement Plan Organizing Strategy Meeting - Feb 3

Building on last Thursday's teach-in on Mayor Bass's directive toward a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), we're gathering community members who want to move from "learning" to "doing" in making the Capital Improvement Plan process one that could lead to a more equitable and just LA City for all Angelenos. Did you miss the call on Thursday? Watch the recording to catch up here. On Monday, we'll be planning strategic meetings with various public officials, to see what they know and believe about the CIP, and to help us determine where our advocacy could be most valuable in the months to come. Join us at the beginning of our organizing journey.

    

Climate Working Group - Feb 4

Connect with other like-minded community members who want to learn about and advocate for local climate justice policies in 2025 and beyond. At this first meeting, we'll follow-up on our work to advocate for a just Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) for LA City; preview opportunities for public voice in LADWP's most recent LA100 plan; and strategize in support of electrification rules at the Air Quality Management District. No idea what these things mean? We'll break it down!

      

Forum with Elected Officials: Protecting Against the Trump Administration - Feb 20

LA Forward is pleased to be cosponsoring an event with East Valley Indivisibles — a forum with elected officials who represent the Valley at different levels of government. This is a chance to find out what our electeds are doing to protect us under the new administration and to learn what we as activists and citizens can do to help protect the most vulnerable. Speakers include State Senator Caroline Menjivar, Assemblymember Nick Schultz, and Councilmember Nithya Raman. Please join us.

    

Regional Gatherings

Join us at a gathering near you as we build people power and make plans to meet with our elected officials!

  • Westside - Saturday, 2/1, 1-3pm. 

  • San Fernando Valley -  Sunday, 2/2, 2:30-4:30pm. 

  • Long Beach/South Bay - Wednesday, 2/5, 6-8pm. 

  • Northeast LA -  Thursday, 2/6, 6-8pm. 

  • San Gabriel Valley - Wednesday, 2/12, 6-8pm. 

If you have any questions about these programs, please reach out to LA Forward Deputy Director, Godfrey Plata, at godfrey@laforward.org. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

In solidarity,
LA Forward






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