by Zaakiyah Brisker, SCOPE Communications Associate In a city like Los Angeles, where every inch of land feels accounted for—developed, paved over, or fenced off—it’s easy to forget that we…
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Polluters Must Pay: Making the Case for Climate Reparations
By Zaakiyah Brisker, SCOPE’s Communications Associate Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, it felt like every other kid I knew needed an inhaler. Asthma wasn’t just common—it was expected.…
Continue ReadingMental Health & Organizing: 3 Common Stressors & How to Combat Them
Organizing is powerful, but it can also be emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting. As we gear up for Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s acknowledge some of the biggest stressors organizers…
Continue ReadingMeet the Women Leading the Fight for Clean Air in South LA
Did you know? South LA has some of the worst air pollution in the city. Polluted air leads to asthma, heart disease, and other serious health problems, especially for Black…
Continue ReadingHolding Billionaires and Policymakers Accountable in the Wake of LA’s Climate Disaster
More than a month has passed since Los Angeles endured six wildfires in just two weeks. These fires have devastated our communities, forcing residents to rally together—not just to halt…
Continue ReadingSCOPE Stands In Solidarity With Palestine
Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) stands in deep solidarity with the people of Palestine during the illegal occupation of their land, ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and…
Continue Reading2023 Recap of Building Grassroots Power!
Dear friend, As we near the end of 2023 and we start preparing for the new year, we have exciting accomplishments and stories to highlight and next steps to share…
Continue Reading2021 Preview: Embarking on our Oral Healthcare Campaign!
As we near the end of 2020 and we start preparing for the new year, we have exciting campaigns to highlight and next steps to share with you. SCOPE and…
Continue ReadingUtility Debt Forgiveness NOW At LADWP
Skip to the bottom to see actions you can take to join the fight! It feels like a lifetime ago when the COVID pandemic hit and the SCOPE team was…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Efforts | Senior Care Packages
As COVID-19 rates continue to rise in our county, SCOPE is dedicated to finding safe, alternative ways to help the South LA community. Since the onset of the pandemic, it…
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