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Center for Justice: new contract does not include investigative powers for ombudsman

Originally published by the Inlander (http://www.inlander.com/Bloglander/archives/2013/10/04/center-for-justice-says-new-police-contract-does-not-include-independent-investigative-powers-for-ombudsman) by Heidi Groover Earlier today, we reported that the Spokane Police Guild and city administration have reached a tentative agreement about a new police contract, but few details about its content were available. Now,…

Police Oversight: Out of Excuses

Police Oversight: Out of Excuses People like you–making your voices heard–have made the difference at every step as we’ve worked with great determination to win real, meaningful independent oversight of police for Spokane. As we know, change worth working for…

“From Spokane With Love” World Premiere to benefit PJALS

Thursday Oct 17 Magic Lantern Theater, 25 W. Main 7pm reception; 7:30 showing Come for the reception at 7:00 with finger foods handmade by Shahrokh Nikfar! “From Spokane With Love” is a heart-warming, entertaining and informative movie about the Friendship…

For EWU graduate, immigration reform worth risking arrest

Originally published by The Spokesman-Review (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/sep/22/for-ewu-graduate-immigration-reform-worth-risking/) about a former PJALS intern by Kip Hill Lucia Vazquez’s tears didn’t begin flowing until she and more than 100 other women seated themselves in the road near the steps of the U.S. House…

Independent Oversight of Police: “Out of Excuses”

Independent Oversight of Police: “Out of Excuses” Councilmember Salvatori brings forward an ordinance expanding Ombudsman powers! In February 2013, Spokane voters passed Proposition 1 with a 70% yes vote, to mandate independent investigations of Spokane police. Councilmember Salvatori’s ordinance will…

The Blogful of Salt

Regarding Syria

PJALS leader Mike Nuess has this strong op-ed on Truth-Out: Regarding Syria While thinking about Syria it may be valuable to keep in mind something Chomsky regularly and wisely suggests: that the realization of a just and eventually peaceful world…

‘Out of Excuses’

Originally published by the Inlander (http://www.inlander.com/spokane/out-of-excuses/Content?oid=2189850) by Heidi Groover From behind the wheel of a rental car on the edge of Chicago, Spokane City Councilman Steve Salvatori sounds tired. He’s on vacation, but his mind is at City Hall. “I’m…

Time is Now to Say No War on Syria

and Yes to Practical Peace-Building Actions With all three of our Congressional delegation saying they are “undecided” on authorization of military intervention in Syria, THIS IS THE WINDOW for us to act! All are hearing from constituents, and all need…

Talking to Electeds: No War on Syria

On Thursday a multi-generational delegation including PJALS members, Veterans for Peace, and clergy visited Rep. McMorris Rodgers’ office where we met with her District Director Louise Fendrich and Senator Cantwell’s office where we met with her Eastern Washington Representative Bryan…

Regional lawmakers hesitant to back Obama’s Syria plan

Originally published by The Spokesman-Review (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/sep/04/inland-northwest-lawmakers-hesitant-to-back/) by Kip Hill The Inland Northwest congressional delegation is treading softly as President Barack Obama seeks authorization to use a big stick in response to charges that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against…