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Why Volunteering Matters
PJALS exists because of people power, everyday people of all backgrounds collaborating together for ways to stop hate and militarism and police violence, racism and sexism and homophobia. Taking to the streets with heart-felt actions to affirm human dignity is…
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Rally in Support of ACLU’s Lawsuit Against Mitchell and Jessen
Last Friday morning members of PJALS and Veterans for Peace stood outside in the wind and rain in protest of a common enemy of humanity: torture. In the 1990’s, psychologists James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen designed an experimental torture plan…
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Spring Member Drive – Will you fuel our work?
Just as the PJALS community began celebrating 40 years, I joined PJALS because of its scope and range of work and values and because of all the amazing people I have met: passionate activists, dedicated volunteers, visionaries, poets, veterans, students,…
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PASSION for Justice: A Conversation with Yvonne Wanrow Swan and Ken Isserlis
PASSION for Justice: A Conversation with Yvonne Wanrow Swan and Ken Isserlis Thursday, April 21, 2016 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception 6:30-8p.m. Speakers and Conversation Eastern Washington University Center (formerly Phase 1) Auditorium-Room 122, EWU Spokane, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Parking…
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Bread & Roses Benefit Auction: Friday, May 20th
  Friday May 20, 2016 5:30 – 9:00 pm Bread & Roses Benefit Auction A Friday evening of dinner, live & silent auctions, and fun as we celebrate our work together! Host a table of 10 for $250. Tickets on…
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Remembering 13 Years of War in Iraq
This month marks the 13th year of war, occupation, death, and fear in Iraq. Yesterday we held a rally to commemorate this unfortunate anniversary, with the theme being, “resistance of the heart against business as usual.” As a 21-year-old college…
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Fair Chance Hiring Community Forum
Our community forum on Fair Chance Hiring on March 9 was an attempt to educate the Spokane public on ways to include previously incarcerated people in our society. It was encouraging to see the large turnout of business owners and…
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Member Reactions to Forum on Racism, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
Compiled from members by Taylor Weech, PJALS Steering Committee Member After Wednesday’s Community Forum on Racism, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice, I had a lot of strong reactions and wanted to check in with other PJALS members and friends about…
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How to ally with American Muslims
Lesson: Every one of us has the power to educate thousands through the “power of the pen!” It was a delight to present a workshop on “How to Ally with American Muslims” with my good friend, Spokane Interfaith Council President…
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