steps to eliminate the Republican-era rule despite pressure from Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA).



But there is another initiative in Congress to honor Chávez —a bill that would authorize the study of lands of historic significance in relation to Chávez and that would be added to the National Parks Service.



In any instance, this is everyone’s fight. Let’s keep in mind that regardless of Chávez’ pioneering efforts, Latinos continue being more vulnerable to environmental injustices than the rest of the population. Today, three out of five Latinos live dangerously close to toxic sites, be it an agricultural field or a chemical plant.



Get involved. Contact the César Chávez National Holiday (www.CesarChavezholiday.org, 213-387-1974, ext. 20) to help make these campaigns succeed, because, as Chávez used to say, ¡sí se puede!, yes, we can!



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Javier Sierra is a Sierra Club columnist. www.sierraclub.org/ecocentro