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OUR MISSION
Through the lens of economic and racial justice, Western Center on Law & Poverty fights in courts, cities, counties, and in the Capitol to secure housing, health care and a strong safety net for low-income Californians.
Many systems keep people in poverty – from institutionalized racism to unjust and unequal economic structures. We address those factors in every aspect of our work, and call out the ways they oppress people experiencing poverty.
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, By Western Center attorney Matt Warren and Director of Communications Courtney McKinney
BLOG: The California Judicial Council and a case study for confronting racism in “neutral” institutions.
, By Western Center Staff
BLOG: Black Americans Deserve Reparations – California can lead the way
, By Western Center Senior Litigator, Alex Prieto
BLOG: The City of San Clemente backed away from an inhumane homeless ordinance, but it’s the tip of the iceberg in California
Western Center's Work Benefits Millions of Californians
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2019 Annual Report
In 2019, Western Center advanced crucial legislation and litigation to position California to better serve people living in poverty – in good times and in hard times. Our annual report highlights those important victories.
It is our intention that in this time of uncertainty, you can read our annual report and know that we are building on this work now more than ever, and we do not plan to stop.
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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