"True and lasting change happens when the power of the law is on your side. That is why the earth needs a good lawyer." EarthJustice is a nonprofit environmental law firm that uses the power of the law to preserve the environment and build a healthier future for all. www.earthjustice.org

EJI provides research and recommendations to assist advocates and policymakers in the critically important work of criminal justice reform. We publish reports, discussion guides, and other educational materials, and our staff conduct educational tours and presentations for thousands of students, teachers, faith leaders, professional associations, community groups, and international visitors every year. www.eji.org

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Western Center on Law & Poverty fights for justice and system-wide change to secure housing, health care, racial justice and a strong safety net for low-income Californians. We attain real-world, policy solutions for our clients through litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and technical assistance and legal support for the state’s legal aid programs. We are California’s oldest and largest legal services support center.

CHIRLA’s mission is to achieve a just society fully inclusive of immigrants. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinion, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by the power, love, and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change. CHIRLA was formed in response to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 which made hiring undocumented workers illegal, thus creating a situation ripe for worker exploitation and abuse which have increased since that time.

B'Tselem is the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. The focus on documentation reflects B'Tselem's objective of providing as much information as possible to the Israeli public, since information is indispensable to taking action and making choices. Readers of B'Tselem publications may decide to do nothing, but they cannot say, "We didn't know." It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel. www.btselem.org

Right after the wedding we'll be stopping in Big Sur on our way back to Oakland, and then in September we're going to the Southwest - Bryce, Zion, and any other place you recommend! Looking for tips so email us to let us know about some of your favorite spots!

Help us visit our beautiful National Parks!