Michelson Center for Public Policy successfully advocated for significant policy changes to benefit Californians, Americans, and animals. “We are dedicated to making life less unfair for those less fortunate by removing systemic barriers and supporting...
Michelson Philanthropies Executive Director, Geoffrey Baum Joined KPCC/LAist to discuss textbook affordability and the advocation for Governor Newsom's $115 million budget for ZTC programs. Michelson Philanthropies Executive Director Geoffrey Baum spoke to KPCC/LAist...
Brett Yates, Michelson Found Animals CEO joined a session of the 2022 Pet Week on Capitol Hill to share the benefits of pet-inclusive housing. In this session of the 2022 Pet Week on Capitol Hill, Brett Yates, CEO of Michelson Found Animals Foundation,...
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 – Gary K. Michelson, M.D., founder and co-chair of the Michelson Center for Public Policy and the Michelson Medical Research Foundation, today issued a statement following the announcement of Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to...
If the FDA and a bipartisan group in Congress follow through on their promises, the animal testing requirement in medical research could be history, write Dr. Gary Michelson and Aysha Akhtar. By Dr. Gary Michelson and Aysha Akhtar From every sector, the cry is...
Michelson Center for Public Policy co-sponsored state Senator Ben Hueso’s bill to ease the pathway to success and reduce recidivism, smooth the parole transfer process, and give formerly incarcerated individuals more opportunities to start a new life. Removing...
Spurred by devastating wildfires and a shortage of qualified firefighters, California is creating a pathway for incarcerated firefighters to continue their career post release. To fight wildfires, California depends on incarcerated labor, who make up more than...
To honor the state leaders who have taken bold action to advance an educational equity agenda, the Michelson 20 Million Minds Foundation and the Michelson Center for Public Policy co-sponsored the Campaign for College Opportunity’s 2021 Legislative Dean’s List and a...
The Michelson Philanthropies network published more than 230 articles in 2021, far more than in years past. Articles that highlight where our work has had a direct impact were very popular among our readers this year. Here are the top 10 most read stories from each...
Michelson Philanthropies is an organizational umbrella overseeing various initiatives and programs, including Michelson 20MM, Michelson Medical Research Foundation, and Michelson Found Animals. By Justin Chapman Veteran journalist Jerry Sullivan recapped the...
The FDA Modernization Act will eliminate a Depression-era requirement for animal testing for all new drug development protocols. Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, the Michelson Center for Public Policy, People for the Ethical Treatment of...
By Justin Chapman In a historic win for community college students across California, on July 27 Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 132, the 2021-2022 state budget, which allocates a staggering $115 million to make textbooks and other instructional materials more...