Guest:
Laura Powell — Civil Rights Attorney
Guest Bio:
Laura Powell is a civil rights attorney and founder of the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation. A fearless advocate for parental rights, free speech, and equal treatment under the law, Powell has emerged as a bold voice challenging the political corruption of California’s public institutions. Through high-impact legal efforts and public advocacy, she’s fighting to restore balance, reason, and constitutional principles to the Golden State.
Show Summary
Is California still a land of opportunity — or is it becoming a state of control? In this powerful episode, civil rights attorney Laura Powell joins Jon Slavet to discuss the growing wave of bureaucratic overreach in California and what it means for families, students, and everyday citizens. From school choice and gender policy to CEQA reform and free expression, Powell unpacks how legal systems once meant to protect rights are being weaponized for political agendas. She also shares how regular people can reclaim their voice and push back through the courts and the ballot.
Chapters
00:00 – California Is Turning on Its Own People
01:25 – Meet Laura Powell: Civil Rights Attorney
03:15 – Parental Rights in the Crosshairs
05:30 – How Public Education Became a Battleground
08:10 – CEQA and the Fight for Common Sense
11:02 – The Political Capture of Institutions
13:45 – Legal Tools to Reclaim Our Rights
16:22 – Why Speech and Equity Are Being Twisted
19:00 – Fighting Back Through Courts and Community
21:15 – Final Thoughts on Hope, Justice, and Reform
Connect with Laura
Twitter: https://x.com/LauraPowellEsq
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