Madison Eckardt, Author at NLSLA

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Entries by Madison Eckardt

Statement on the Los Angeles City Council

October 14, 2022/in Press

It is infuriating to learn that the people on whom we depend to unite us are, in fact, seeking to divide us. So when audio surfaced of Los Angeles City […]

An NLSLA-Led Project that Reduces Racial and Economic Health Disparities is in Danger of Disappearing

September 27, 2022/in News

As COVID-19 made its way across the nation, it did not exact an equal toll. A New York Times article about the virus’s spread through Los Angeles’ low-income neighborhoods said […]

Paul Garcia Joins NLSLA’s Board

September 27, 2022/in News

When Paul L. Garcia was in law school at USC, he enrolled in a class on the legal and social determinants of health, where he learned how a lack of […]

Health care costs keep rising. A new California agency aims to fix that

August 22, 2022/in Press

The Wildfire Smoke Standard: Workers’ Rights and CalOSHA Complaints

August 11, 2022/in Helpful Articles

Written by Naomi Gemmell, Staff Attorney & William Simonsick, Legal Technology Attorney Workers in California have certain protections if the air quality is bad due to wildfire smoke or air […]

SAVE THE DATE: A Very Special Just Neighbors Recognizing the Honorable Andi Mudryk and Fred Nakamura

July 25, 2022/in News

Judge Andi Mudryk understands the power of representation. As a trans woman with a significant disability, she remembers what it was like to grow up without seeing anyone like herself […]

Disaster Legal Assistance Conference a Huge Success!

July 25, 2022/in News

Disasters both underscore and exacerbate inequality. While wealthier families rebuild and recover, the ripples of devastation can continue to marginalize lower-income families, impacting their housing, health, education, and economic security […]

NLSLA Lawsuit Forces County to Provide Timely Food Assistance to Neediest Applicants

July 22, 2022/in News

In a major victory in the fight against hunger, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed to enter into a permanent injunction requiring the county to process and approve […]

LA Renters Will Get Stronger Eviction Protections Starting In July

July 7, 2022/in Press

LA County Agrees to Stop Delaying Food Assistance to Neediest Applicants

June 14, 2022/in Press