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Smart Justice Gains Momentum

The movement towards a smarter criminal justice system in Spokane is gaining momentum and has some worthy accomplishments to report! The Smart Justice Campaign coalition, convened by Greater Spokane Progress and endorsed by PJALS, the Center for Justice, and many…

Progress NOT Roadblocks: PJALS Special Election Voter Guide

For the 2/12/13 City of Spokane special election — Please urge your friends to VOTE! Ballots will be mailed to registered voters on January 24 & must be returned by Tuesday February 12. Yes on Prop 1: Prop 1 will…

We’ll double AND stretch your gift like no one else!

We’re excited to announce that every dollar you give before the end of the year will be matched up to $4016! So when you give $25, PJALS will get $50! Will you support our work with a gift today, so…

Give the gift of “Justice Java”

A tasty and justice-y gift for you or someone you care about! “Justice Java” from Roast House is a bag full of support for PJALS! It’s Fair Trade, organic, shade grown coffee with a farm-to-cup relationship. Each 1-lb bag of…

Tragedy in Newtown

Our thoughts, hearts, and sorrow are with the families, children, teachers, and entire community of Newtown, CT, in the wake of the devastating tragedy of 28 people, including 20 children, shot and killed today in Sandy Hook Elementary School. A…

We said: “Money for People, Not for War!”

With the support of 18 faith communities, businesses, and organizations, we delivered 1123 signatures to Senator Murray and Senator Cantwell, urging them to vote for “Money for People, Not for War!” Thank you for signing in support! You can still…

Police Accountability: Urge City Council to vote YES on Charter Amendment

Monday Dec 17, 6:00 pm, City Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd Please come urge City Council members to vote YES to send this Charter Amendment to voters. This Charter Amendment will give the Office of Police Ombudsman permanent…

PJALS statement on Coal

See below to RSVP for the Dec 4 hearing on the impact of coal trains & exports. PJALS advocates leaving both coal and uranium in the ground, in order to accelerate as much as possible the rapidly growing deployment of…

Bowling for Water FUN-draiser

Share a FUN evening of bowling to help provide drinking water for the children of Gaza. Register now! What will your team theme be? Are you with the ugly Christmas sweaters or the hippest bowling shirts? When: Saturday December 1,…

Community Meeting for Police Accountability

Will you come to and invite your friends to this Community Meeting of the Spokane Police Accountability & Reform Coalition? Facebook event here, and a flier you can print is here! Because of pressure and pushing from community members, Spokane…