Defend California is a statewide movement mobilizing residents, grassroots leaders, health advocates, and local organizations to protect our public health and social justice infrastructure from political threats, including reckless rollbacks by the Trump administration.
Defend California is rooted in two simple truths: public health and social justice are political, and this moment demands bold, collective action.
🏛️ Pressure elected officials to publicly commit to defending public health and social justice
📜 Use local resolutions and other policy levers to hold leaders accountable for protecting life-sustaining services
📢 Organize with courage, using proven strategies adapted from historical justice movements
🧭 Navigate political risk through scenario planning, tailored advocacy, and coalition support
🌍 Safe air, water, and food
❤️ Reproductive and prenatal care
🛡️ Immunizations and pandemic prevention
🚨 Disaster preparedness and response
🏘️ Affordable housing
🦷 Fluoridation and other proven safety measures
✅ Local Advocacy Toolkit: Language for cities/counties to defend policies, programs, and values you care most about
✅ Resource Hub (in development): Messaging guidance, organizing tools, legal context, and success stories
✅ Coalition Building: Cross-sector partnership across health, justice, and community sectors
This is not a moment for business-as-usual. Defend California is building a powerful, values-driven movement to ensure California remains a stronghold for justice, health, and human dignity — no matter what lies ahead.
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