#advocacy

#advocacy

At least 60 bicyclists celebrated the sixth anniversary of access across the Richmond-San Rafael bridge, with a round-trip group ride Sunday morning from Richmond BART to the Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park entrance at the San Rafael landing. Until 2019, there was no bike access at all on the bridge. While the mood during the 18-mile ride was upbeat on a warm and sunny day, the loss of the bridge bike lane during the work week weighed heavily on many advocates.

It's our job to ensure that those around us, including immediate and extended family and friends, understand ADHD because it will impact our entire circle in some way, shape, or form. It may feel odd, or even stressful at times, to take on the burden of driving awareness and educating loved ones about our child's neurodivergent diagnosis; however, it's a must-do activity because your child and you need and deserve support.

"Many people simply don't realize how powerful school boards are. These elected officials decide what students learn, what books they can access, whether LGBTQ+ students are protected or targeted, and how safe and inclusive a school environment is."

Carly Calland recalls her son Jacob as always busy and active, but after a catastrophic e-scooter crash, he tragically lost his life just 18 minutes after leaving home.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs intends to become an anti-domestic violence advocate as part of his efforts to avoid prison time following his conviction for prostitution-related offenses.

Comptroller Brad Lander condemned federal cuts to education during a rally, stressing the negative impact of Trump's new law on public school funding in NYC.

Warner directed an educational film aimed at teens about HIV and AIDS at just 22 years old, a courageous act during a time of stigma and misunderstanding.

For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans' tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration. Today's action changes that-it restores integrity to federal social programs, enforces the rule of law, and protects vital resources for the American people.

Rachael Maskell stated, "Of course I brought to parliament the voices of my constituents, in fact I told stories within the debate about their fragile mental health and the implications of losing money and the reforms would have on them."

"I didn't physically take care of him, and I wasn't a nurse or anything like that, but I definitely helped, certainly after the accident. I helped organize and sort of focus Chris on a different set of priorities than he probably had before his accident."

"Childcare, as you know, has been seen as a personal problem for women and workers, but not an economic imperative. We knew we needed to get businesses to make the case..."

Chloe Dzubilo's life was marked by resilience and art, challenging societal norms for trans individuals, demonstrating the importance of survival and community in the face of adversity.

Moses Swaibu, once a professional footballer, became embroiled in match-fixing, leading to his conviction, incarceration, and transformation into an advocate against corruption in sports.

"I just want to go back and continue the work I was already doing, advocating for Palestinian rights," Khalil said.

Kuhn discovered that crash test dummies are modeled mainly on male bodies, leading to a significant risk for women in car accidents due to outdated testing practices.