The Blogful of Salt
Torture: Illegal & Immoral
In response to the settlement in the Mitchell and Jessen lawsuit, the Peace & Justice Action League released the following statement along with information on upcoming speaking events we are co-hosting with Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture, and Spokane…
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From Charlottesville to Afghanistan: We Persist
In August, white nationalist violence in Charlottesville and a surge of proposed and actual hate gatherings in other American cities put the rise of organized white supremacist groups on front pages around the country, with the Trump-Pence administration validating the…
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PJALS Newsletter Mailing Party!!!
Help us get our Handful of Salt Newsletter out while enjoying time and sharing community with other PJALS members! Where: Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS) 35 W Main Ave, Spokane, Washington 9920 When: Thursday November 16th at…
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Why Race Matters Workshop
When: November 11 at 9 AM – 5 PM Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane, Washington 99224 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-race-matters-workshop-tickets-38819223342?aff=efbevent Understanding why and how to use a racial equity lens is a key skill…
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PJALS Voter Guide 2017
POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE PJALS STEERING COMMITTEE Local initiatives Yes on Prop 2 – Requiring safety measures for coal and oil transport If passed, Prop 2 would amend the Spokane Municipal Code to make it a class 1 civil infraction…
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Community Voting Party and Potluck: Get Your Vote on Lock
PJALS is a founding member of Smart Justice Spokane (SJS) and is co-hosting a community voting party and potluck with other SJS member organizations! Bring your ballot, family, friends, and if you like, your favorite dish to share! We sent…
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Witness to Innocence: The Death Penalty and Race
Witness to Innocence: The Death Penalty and Race Last week, I attended a wonderful event held by Witness to Innocence at Gonzaga University. Witness to Innocence is a non-profit organization advocating for the abolition of America’s death penalty. Two death…
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Workshop: Mobilizing for Equity, Justice and Community Power
Organizing Workshop: Mobilizing for Equity, Justice and Community Power How-To’s for Powerful Actions and Campaigns Saturday, October 21 from 1-5pm At SNAP’s office at 3102 W Fort Wright Drive This workshop is co-sponsored by: Greater Spokane Progress, Pride Foundation, Peace…
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Coalition of Color 2017 Spokane Valley Candidate Forum When: Saturday, October 7, 10 AM – 1 PM Where: Spokane Community College Lair 1810 N. Greene St. City Council candidates who will attend the Spokane Valley forum (as of September 15):…
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Young Activists Thank You!
In August, PJALS members helped send three young activists in Spokane to Western States Center‘s annual Activists Mobilizing for Power conference in Portland, OR. We are excited about our long-term commitment and prioritization of leadership development–it’s how we build a…
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