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2018 Action Conference Keynote: Eric K. Ward

Eric K. Ward Biography Eric K. Ward is a long time civil rights strategist and newly appointed Executive Director of Western States Center (WSC). The organization works with leaders in the West to reduce inequality and advance opportunity. From…

9th Annual Peace & Justice Action Conference: Building Beyond the Moment!

Online registration is now closed. You can register at the door Saturday morning! Registration & breakfast start at 8:00; program begins at 9:00. Our 9th Annual Peace & Justice Action Conference: Building Beyond the Moment will be held February…

Stronger Connections: Nonviolent Communications for Awareness and Action

PJALS is delighted to offer this workshop on the fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication and how NVC principles can help us build respectful relationships for collaboration, communicate clearly to work together, and deal well with disagreement or conflict. We’ve identified that…

No War! Stop the Trump-Pence Drive to Destruction

Only Congress can declare war. No one person should have their finger on the button! But Trump’s impulsive, volatile actions and belligerent threats could bring deadly, catastrophic nuclear war and destruction. We say no! Trump circumvented the Constitution by launching…

4 Ways You Can Help to End the Death Penalty in 2018

PJALS Inland NW Death Penalty Abolition Group has worked hard the past several years, with our partners across the state, to build bi-partisan support for repeal of the death penalty in Washington State. Because of some changes in the legislature,…

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Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition Legal Defense Fund

Families are being ripped apart by racist and inhumane anti-immigrant policies. We stand with immigrants! Donations will provide legal representation for undocumented immigrants who need an attorney. PJALS is part of the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition (SIRC) with the Hispanic…

PJALS Winter Holiday Party & Potluck

Thursday, December 14th from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Community Building Lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. Bring your family, friends, and a favorite dish to share and enjoy a fun evening with like-minded folks dedicated to peace and justice this…

Your gift makes a difference!

Right now, we have our largest matching challenge ever, which means you can double your impact! Every dollar you give before midnight December 31 will be doubled up to $12,500. That means when you give $20, we receive $40! When…

Help set our priorities!

Our priorities, power, and budget come from members like you! Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane’s (PJALS) mission is to engage everyday people to build a just and nonviolent world. PJALS members like you have been at the forefront…

Spokane WA bans the box – passes Fair Chance Hiring

After three years of tenacious organizing with I Did The Time, NAACP, Greater Spokane Progress, and our other partners in the Smart Justice Spokane coalition – we won a very important victory! Last night, Spokane’s City Council “banned the box”…