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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, anti-Asian hate crimes increased by more than 73%, compared to hate crimes in general, which rose by 13%. Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition that became the authority on gathering data on racially motivated attacks related to the pandemic, received 9,081 incident reports between March 19, 2020, and this June.
November 30, 2021, is GivingTuesday—an organized global network created to inspire generosity around the world through advocacy to support communities and causes. Every act of generosity counts.
We could not help but think how wonderful it was to be able to work with these women and also give them the opportunity to utilize their legal skills without jeopardizing other parts of their lives. I doubt this opportunity would have presented itself pre-pandemic.
I am saddened and frustrated to be writing yet again about another attack on women’s reproductive rights.
A big part of the reason why we work to elevate women is so they have choices and control over their personal and financial future.
In September, President Joe Biden nominated U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez to the San Diego federal bench. If confirmed, she would be the only active Latina on the district’s bench. Opportunely, her nomination occurred during Hispanic Heritage Month, the origins of which began in the 1960s.
Lawyers Club applauds Judge Pitman’s decision and will continue to fight for reproductive justice. Please join us at the Advocacy & Reproductive Justice event on November 18, 2021.
Serving on the Amicus Briefs Committee is a fantastic way to keep abreast of pending cases that directly affect the mission and core values of Lawyers Club of San Diego, and to assist the Lawyers Club’s Board in defending these principles.
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, before the United States Supreme Court reconvenes for its October term, the people of San Diego will join marchers across the nation who are taking to the street and demanding women’s right to reproductive healthcare be protected.
Born in the mid-2010s, the “girlboss” was a female business leader, who shattered the glass ceiling despite years of underestimation. I did not think much of it—and admittedly, wanted to be one—until recently.
