Rainbow World Fund, the LGBTQ humanitarian nonprofit, is preparing for this year's installation of its World Tree of Hope, and people can submit wishes and sign up for decorating shifts.
Matsui, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost Gender Equity in Education, Support Title IX
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) and Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on June 23 reintroduced the bicameral Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act (GEEA), legislation that would provide additional resources, training, and technical assistance to combat harassment and discrimination in education.
“Patsy Mink and Louise Slaughter were tireless warriors for equality and continue to serve as our north star for expanding opportunity and eradicating discrimination on the basis of sex in schools everywhere. By fiercely advocating for Title IX, these champions ensured that future generations of women and girls would have the tools to pursue their passions and become the next generation of leaders,” Matsui said.
New Law Gives Big Boost To Restoration And Protection Of Bay, Delta
Peninsula Rep. Jackie Speier Praises Reauthorization of National Estuary Program
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Federal support for protection and restoration of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary could nearly double in coming years following enactment last month of the Protect and Restore America s Estuaries Act.
As one of 28 estuaries of national significance eligible for funding through the new law, the San Francisco Estuary and other estuaries along every U.S. coast each may now receive as much as $1 million a year in federal aid. This compares to just over $650,000 appropriated by Congress in fiscal 2020 to the San Francisco Estuary Partnership for protection and restoration of the San Francisco Estuary.
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