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PJALS Voter Guide 2020
PJALS 2020 Voter Guide As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, PJALS does not take any position on candidates. Approve – Referendum 90 To uphold the new Washington state law requiring all public schools to teach age-appropriate, inclusive, comprehensive sexual health education…
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PJALS 2020 Virtual Benefit: Believing In the Yet To Be!
Wednesday, September 16th 12:00 PM-12:45 PM – via zoom (Register at link below and you will receive login information one week prior to the event) We believe in a world that is free of the racist, sexist and exclusionary obstacles…
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News about PJALS staff
Thank you Farand! Congratulations Shar! I am writing to share the news that our marvelous colleague and friend Farand will be leaving our PJALS staff team tomorrow. I value him as a colleague and person so much! I will miss…
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The Blogful of Salt
“a chance to learn, grow, and challenge myself”
Internship Reflection by Gian Mitchell One of the greatest things I learned during this internship is what a wonderful organization PJALS is to work for. Honestly, I’m worried this experience may have set the bar too high for my expectations…
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Welcome to PJALS: new member orientation!
Welcome new members! We are so excited to have you as a member. The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS) engages everyday people to build a just and nonviolent world through community organizing and leadership development for human…
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Young Activist Leaders Program Summer Session Sign Up!
YALP Summer Session July 21-August 18th! Aspiring young activists in the Spokane area–12 to 25–are invited to join us for a 5-week virtual training session on how to make the change you want to see and engage in social justice…
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Join our Steering Committee!
The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS) Steering Committee is seeking applicants to fill positions. You, the members of PJALS are invaluable. This organization would not be what it is without your support. Want us to be more…
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SCAR’s Platform for Change was just the beginning.
By Gian Mitchell, PJALS Intern and Young Activist Leader Besides PJALS’s “Vehicle Procession for Black Lives,” this was the first event I’ve attended in person since the onset of COVID-19. I’ve held back from attending in person events because of…
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Defund the Police – resources
In recognition of some confusion around what “defund the police” is calling for, we wanted to provide some resources for you. As an organization committed to supporting the leadership of those most impacted by the issues we work on, we…
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Support the Racial Equity resolution from Spokane Public School board
The Spokane School Board will be voting on a “Public School Resolution Supporting the SPS Student Community Related to Racial Equity” at their meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 10. This is the result of years of work by community leaders, parents…
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