The landslide of Democratic wins across California and the U.S. in November have shown that the people are ready to shift power back into progressive hands after the disastrous results of the 2024 Republican power-grab. The upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections are the next major opportunity that Californians have to assert our identity and elect leaders
CEJA Action proudly supports a YES vote on Proposition 50. This November, Californians have the chance to fight back against Trump’s extremist agenda in a Special Election to defend our democracy. The Trump Administration knows that they are losing support fast, so they’re redrawing the Congressional districts in Texas to rig the system so they
A Call to California Legislators and Governor Newsom to Address Root Causes Contact:Raquel Mason, Senior Legislative Manager: raquel@ceja-action.org (Sacramento, CA) – After a disappointing legislative session for many environmental justice (EJ) priority bills, Governor Newsom has finalized his review of all legislation that passed through both the State Senate and Assembly. While many of CEJA
At the close of August, CEJA Action brought together more than 230 environmental justice advocates and community members from across California for our annual Congreso! For two days, our members, partners, and allies gathered in Sacramento to celebrate our collective power, strategize on critical fights, and lobby for an environmentally just future for all Californians.
CEJA ACTION STATEMENT ON 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 13, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) – The 2025 legislative session has left California at a crossroads. At a time when communities need bold climate action, transparency, and direct pollution reductions, state leaders instead chose backroom deals that put polluters first. The lack of openness around major
Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revise fails to deliver on the environmental justice priorities frontline communities have long fought for. Contact: Diana Vazquez Ballesteros, diana@ceja-action.org, +1 (818) 270-0745Cap and Trade: Nile Malloy, nile@ceja-action.org, +1 (510) 926-5737Climate Superfund: Mabel Tsang, mabel@ceja-action.org, +1 (650) 387-8638Permitting Reform: Rabeya Sen, rabeya@ceja-action.org, +1 (310) 291-0441Energy Affordability: Tyler Valdes, tyler@ceja-action.org, +1 (619) 736-5582
Fossil fuel corporations spend millions pushing back against climate accountability bills while communities demand justice Contact: Aimee Dewing, aimee@lastchancealliance.org Blake Marquez, Blake@sunstonestrategies.org Sacramento, CA. — In response to Big Oil’s massive Q1 lobbying blitz, climate justice advocates from across California rallied in Sacramento yesterday to champion the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, SB 684 by Senator Menjivar,
Voter Guide Languages: English | Español | 中文 The California Environmental Justice Alliance Action (CEJA Action) is proud to announce our endorsements for the 2024 November general election. Seven candidates we endorsed in the primary have moved on to this cycle, and we’ve endorsed a further 17 progressive candidates who are proven or that we
CEJA Action is proud to endorse eight environmental justice leaders for the 2024 March Primary election The California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) is proud to announce our endorsements for the 2024 March primary election. On March 5, 2024 we have an opportunity to vote for proven and experienced environmental justice leaders who will prioritize clean