It’s not a zero-sum game
by Maria Duvuvuei, communications & development director It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about the transition to football playoff season. ‘Tis the season to be giving -- charitably, that is. This time of year, when ...
We're thankful for our community
This week, we’re taking a break from our Big Ideas series to offer our thanks. As our name suggests, community is central to our mission. Our work is interdependent on what’s happening in our communities -- from driving our advocacy priorities bas...
More than a pronoun
by Dawn Spriggs, managing attorney The last two years have been turbulent for all of us. One group of individuals who have seen particularly big changes is our trans community. Over the last two years, changes to our laws have sought to make li...
We served, too: Celebrating LGBTQ+ veterans
by Kimberly M. Adams, J.D. Our country celebrates Veterans’ Day tomorrow, and Community Legal Aid is reflecting on its work with veterans. We have a long history of serving those who serve, with our lens focused on veterans who have stru...
Lead Awareness Week: Prevention is possible
by Andrew Neuhauser, managing attorney There is a saying: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” No where could this be more true than when it comes to protecting our children. It’s with this context in mind that child hea...
FINALLY, food stamps get slightly better
by James Ford & Terri Underwood, public benefits paralegals When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an increase in food stamp allotments starting Oct. 1st, public benefits advocates across the state gave a collective shout ...
Building power for better housing
by John Petit, managing attorney In my childhood, I can remember my Dad talking about being part of a union. He was a tire builder at Firestone and a member of the United Rubber Workers as they sought to protect workers rights.&nbs...
Confronting domestic abuse and the lifeline I needed
by guest author, Athena Gough, Board Member for Community Legal Aid My story is not unique. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters. I go to work. I enjoy traveling. I write poetry and enjoy photography. My life is pretty normal now. But it was...
Bridging the justice gap: Volunteers matter
by Ken Mirkin, managing attorney “If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.” This statement, commonly known as part of the Miranda Rights, is one of the biggest misunderstandings about the American justice system. What mo...
Generations of stories, nation of immigrants
by Koula Glaros-King, staff attorney I have recollections of more than a lifetime of stories, generations of stories of how and why people came to the United States. Some are from family and friends, but most are from the most courageous people I ...