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July 21, 2015
Experts on ALEC, LA minimum wage, social security, Scott Walker and the Pregnancy Fairness Act
This week, we feature experts on the annual ALEC meeting held in San Diego this week, the minimum wage increase in LA, the release of the Social Security annual report, Scott Walker's candidacy announcement and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Expert Spotlight
Lisa Graves
Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief
True North Research
For interviews on ALEC.
The American Legislative Exchange Council is hosting their annual meeting in San Diego this week, bringing together hundreds of state and local politicians as well as corporate lobbyists. To speak on ALEC, we SPOTLIGHT Lisa Graves, Executive Director for the Center for Media and Democracy, a nonprofit investigative research and reporting group based in Wisconsin. Ms. Graves, who has worked in all three branches of government, is a leading strategist on civil liberties. Her media experience is extensive and includes: CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, CNBC, BBC, C-SPAN,, NPR, Democracy Now!, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, The Associated Press, Reuters, USA Today and The Nation.
Areas of Expertise:
Americas, Environment, Law, Media and Entertainment, Philanthropy, Politics, Security and Military, Social justice
WMC SheSource
Featured Expert
Clare Crawford
President and Executive Director
Center on Policy Initiatives
For interviews on minimum wage.
To discuss the potential raise to the minimum wage in Los Angeles, we FEATURE Clare Crawford. Ms. Crawford is the President and Executive Director of the Center on Policy Initiatives, an organization dedicated to creating economic prosperity and sustainable communities through research and action. Clare has been a leader in efforts to advance the rights of workers, immigrants and low-income communities through organizing, voter engagement, leadership development, coalition building and grassroots campaigns. Her media experience includes: The Nation, NBC and many California news outlets.
Featured Expert
Nicole Woo
Director of Research and Economic Policy
Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network
For interviews on social security.
To discuss the release of the Social Security Annual Report, we FEATURE Nicole Woo, Director of Domestic Policy at the Center for Economic and Policy Research where she covers a broad range of U.S. economic policy area, including labor markets, financial reform, federal budgets, and social insurance. Her media experience includes Bloomberg Business, New American Media, The Hill, Pacific Standard, the Nation and CNBC.
Featured Expert
Jennifer Epps-Addison
Founder and Chief Imagineer
Synergy Power Consulting
For interviews on Scott Walker.
Following Scott Walker’s announcement for the presidential candidacy, we FEATURE Jennifer Epps-Addison, the Executive Director of Wisconsin Jobs now, a nonprofit fighting for social and economic justice through collective and direct action. Jen has nearly 15 years of organizing experience and a history of playing an integral role in winning campaigns on a variety of economic and social justice issues. Her accomplishments include leading the campaign for paid sick days and fighting for in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Her media experience includes MSNBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, International Business Times, Politico and NPR.
Featured Expert
Sarah Jane Glynn
Chief Economist
U.S. Department of Labor
For interviews on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
To comment on the reintroduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act or Young vs. United Parcel Service Inc., we FEATURE Sarah Jane Glynn, the Director of Women’s Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress. Her work at the Center focuses on gendered economics, work-family issues, and workplace policies. Her media experience includes NBC News, Mass Live, New York Times, The Atlantic, C-SPAN, American Progress, Fox News, MSNBC, U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, among others.
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