Author Archive for PSR-LA
July 30 – “Countdown to Zero” – Special Screening
PSR-LA is proud to host a special opening day screening of Countdown to Zero Friday, July 30 at the ArcLight Hollywood with a discussion featuring its director, Lucy Walker, and producer, Lawrence Bender.
August 7 – Event for Dolores Huerta and Steve Tarzynksi
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 3:00 – 5:00pm Where: The home of Cynthia Anderson-Barker Contact: cate@laborforsinglepayer.com or 213-252-1351 Dolores Huerta, Co-founder, United Farm Workers, a tireless advocate for the rights of working people, including healthcare for all and Steve Tarzynski, MD,MPH, Board Member, PNHP California; Chief of Pediatrics, Kaiser West Los Angeles, a longtime healthcare [...]
CA Assembly Votes to Remove BPA from Infant Food and Drink Containers
Today the California State Assembly passed a bill to eliminate Bisphenol-A (BPA) from food and drink containers designed for children ages 3 and younger. A coalition of health professionals, scientists, parents, and health advocates, supported this measure and herald its passage as a major step in protecting children’s health and advancing chemical policy reform.
Last Chance to Call the Governor – Stop Methyl Iodide
Methyl iodide is so dangerous that it is used to create cancer in laboratories and over 50 scientists across the country – 5 of them Nobel Laureates – sent a letter to the EPA expressing astonishment that the agency was “working to legalize broadcast releases of one of the more toxic chemicals used in manufacturing into the environment.”
Intern with PSR-LA
PSR-LA seeks a part-time or full-time Intern to collaborate with staff in program implementation, membership building, organizational development, and office administration. This position will benefit individuals interested in learning about PSR-LA’s dynamic programs, the fundraising initiatives on which they depend, and non-profit management.
Make a Call for Safer Chemicals – Fix Our Broken Chemicals System
American from toxic chemicals. This is simply the best opportunity we have ever had to pass tough federal reforms that will keep toxic chemicals out of our lives for generations to come.
A bill that’s now taking shape in Congress will affect the way that businesses for years to come are allowed to expose us all to toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and other health threats.
LA Health and Climate Symposium: Advancing Healthy and Resilient Communities In A Changing Environment
Climate change has the potential to cause widespread injuries and death related to natural disasters, displacement, heat-related illnesses, malnutrition, and air and water pollution. PSR-LA co-organized a symposium on April 30th, 2010 titled, Los Angeles Health and Climate: Advancing healthy and resilient communities in a changing environment.
May 17 and 20 — Pre-Screening “Countdown to Zero”
Countdown to Zero is a new film to be released July 23, 2010 — a fascinating and frightening exploration of the dangers of nuclear weapons, exposing a variety of present day threats and featuring insights from a host of international experts and world leaders who advocate total global disarmament.
President’s Cancer Panel Says “Avoid BPA” – A Doctor’s Perspective for California
Last week, the President’s Cancer Panel released a groundbreaking report, urging the President to: “…remove the carcinogens and other toxins from our food, water, and air that needlessly increase healthcare costs, cripple our nation’s productivity, and devastate American lives.”
May 20 – Erroll G. Southers – “Combating America’s Emerging Terrorist Threat”
Erroll G. Southers is a former Presidential nominee for Director of the Transportation Security Agency, Governor Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Director of the California Office of Homeland Security and FBI Special Agent. His presentation and discussion will illustrate our increasing understanding of the social networking aspects of terrorist planning and how to exploit opportunities for disruption.
PSR-LA Ambassadors attend the NPT Review Conference
Going the distance to make sure the medical voice is heard during historic opportunities for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Dr. Bob Dodge and Dr. Tova Fuller have participated as delegates to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference taking place in New York this month.
Walking the Talk for Public Health – Membership Dinner 2010
PSR-LA’s 2010 Membership Dinner marked the 30th Anniversary our local chapter’s success in advocacy and movement-building for peace and health. Held at UCLA’s Faculty Club, special guest speakers Senator Fran Pavley and Dr. Ira Helfand truly embody what it means to “walk the talk” for public health.
Dr. Bill Perkins Letter to NY Times, New Think and Old Weapons
Take a look at the letter from PSR-LA Peace and Security Ambassador, Dr. Bill Perkins, to the NY Times, published on March 6th. In response to “New Think and Old Weapons,” Dr. Perkins calls upon lessons from three decades of PSR leadership to discuss the opportunities presented if a limited purpose of deterrence is adhered to in the nuclear posture review.
Making Use of Pesticide Data to Prevent Poisonings
The thousands of workers who apply pesticides to California’s crops are subject to a medical testing program that’s meant to prevent pesticide poisoning in workers. As the program currently stands, it fails to work, and PSR-LA is supporting legislation to fix it: AB 1963 (Nava), Tracking Pesticide Poisoning in California.
March 21 – LA Community Forum on Toxics
Hear from local experts about the chemicals in your community, and what you can do about them! In fall 2009, the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could protect over 110 million Americans that live near chemical plants. The Senate will consider this legislation this year.