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3.19.26 – Our Statement on Allegations Involving Cesar Chavez & Centering Survivors
We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez involving minors, reported to have been 13 and 15 years old. We also stand with Dolores Huerta, who has publicly shared that Chavez sexually assaulted her and…
1.12.25 – Our Statement on the Death of Renee Nicole Good
We have taken the past several days to process the devastating news of the killing of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE agents. Her family, friends, and the broader Minneapolis community remain in our hearts. No one should…
11.25.25 – Check Out Our 2025 Voter Hub Impact Report
Amid a volatile economy, fractious social climate, and the unrelenting force of the federal government targeting immigrants, working families, LGBTQ+ communities, and the most vulnerable through ICE raids, funding cuts, and discriminatory policies, LEAD Filipino sprang into action with less…
8.22.25 – Our Statement on California’s Propsition 50 Redistricting Effort
This November, voters in California will face a critical decision on the special election ballot. California’s Proposition 50 is a measure that counteracts the extreme, undemocratic gerrymandering taking place in Texas that is designed to rig districts and silence our…
8.10.25 – Senate Bill 17 in Texas
On June 22, Governor Abbott signed SB 17 into state law. This law will prohibit individuals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from acquiring property interests, such as land or real estate in Texas. The law is…
7.25.25 – Texas Legislature Special Session: What We’re Watching
The Texas Legislature reconvenes for a Special Session starting at noon. In 30 days, they’ll address 18 different agenda items set by Governor Abbott ranging from redistricting, restricting access to abortion pills, emergency response infrastructure, property tax cuts, and more…
7.24.25 – July 2025 Policy Priority Update
The California Legislature is currently on Summer Recess, which means no votes or hearings until they return on August 18th. In the meantime, LEAD Filipino continues to work on our legislative priorities. Several of our priority bills have now advanced…
7.4.25 – One Big Beautiful Bill: A Version of America we Reject
On this Independence Day, the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2025 [One Big Beautiful Bill] casts a long shadow that undermines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and instead, forces a version of America that…
6.20.25 – San José, CA | Special Election Run-off Reminder
San José, did you know that a special election runoff is happening? Swipe the post for more info about when and how to vote! District 3 is home to numerous sites, landmarks, and cultural events that are important to the…
5.23.25 – Medicaid Hurts Everyone
Our Health Education & Equity work emerged five years ago as a series of coordinated actions to address knowledge gaps and service disparities related to Filipina/x/o American health outcomes. During the wee hours of the morning, the House voted to…