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After the election: Grassroots surge
After the election: Grassroots surge By Liz Moore, PJALS Director Hello to new members of PJALS holding our newsletter in their hands for the first time! We need you and welcome you as activists and leaders in our intergenerational grassroots…
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Wake Up and Work: a reflection
Wake Up and Work: a reflection By Taylor Weech Over the past couple of years, something has solidified in my mind that I’ve had the uncomfortable pleasure of working on here at PJALS this past year. It probably began when…
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Rusty Nelson on Peace and War: “Making History”
Rusty Nelson on Peace and War: “Making History” For years, I have railed against the wholesale use and abuse of certain inescapable terms in the popular lexicon of American discourse. Along with certain obscenities that continue to nibble away at…
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The “Listening Session”
The “Listening Session” By Tim Connor On a Wednesday in mid-November the City of Spokane did something it had never done before. It convened a meeting to hear from the public about the City’s imminent contract negotiations with the Spokane…
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Where all are welcome
Where all are welcome By Christina Walden Hello PJALS Members! I am a new Intern at PJALS this years from the Eastern Washington University School of Social Work. I am so excited to be here working with you all to…
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Fighting for justice and equity
Fighting for justice and equity By Bailey Russell Hi, I am an intern with PJALS for the 2016-2017 academic school year. I am a senior at Gonzaga University and will be graduating with a B.A. in International Relations and a…
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Being here has shown me what a community is
Being here has shown me what a community is By Hawa Elias I joined PJALS as a way to get away from the “Gonzaga bubble”, a way to involve myself in the Spokane community to fully experience the city that…
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Our voices can be heard
Our voices can be heard By Dena Brill I moved here during the summer of 2015, alone and not knowing anyone. I am happy to say that I have found a community that is warm and welcoming. 1802
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A partial solution to unwarranted police shootings of unarmed civilians
A partial solution to unwarranted police shootings of unarmed civilians By Nancy Street Here is a partial solution to unwarranted police shootings of unarmed civilians. 1801
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Will you help power our grassroots surge?
Every day since the election, we are seeing a grassroots surge of love, outrage, and determination in action! If you’re new to PJALS, hello! We need you and welcome you in our intergenerational grassroots movement for peace & justice. PJALS…
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