The Blogful of Salt
Welcome Justin Filla
Justin Filla is from Cowiche, a small rural community outside of Yakima, WA. He was originally majoring in Criminal Justice, but after learning more about systemic issues that contributed to the delinquency of minors, he realized that he would rather…
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Why Marriage Matters: LGBT People of Color Discuss the Freedom to Marry for All Loving Couples
by Lucy Vazquez As the November election approaches and ballots are being filled out, it’s important to bring up conversations about LGBT communities’ rights and that no one should face discrimination when they hope to marry the person they love.…
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It’s time to Bowl for Water!
Last year, through the fun of “Bowling for Water” and donations, we raised $4,000 to purchase a water system for a pre-school and kindergarten in the city of Khan Younis, in Gaza. This year we are at it again! We…
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Dreaming of Duvets
by David Smith-Ferri, traveling in Kabul with Voices for Creative Nonviolence Haroon has recurring dreams. Haroon whose father was killed when he was a boy and who remembers a gnawing hunger during the long winter in every year of his…
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The Handful of Salt
Handful of Salt for Nov-Dec 2012
Click here to view or download a pdf of our newsletter. You can also read all the content in our blog. Click below to view or download pdf’s of the fliers and event calendar in this issue. Event and meeting…
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PJALS T-Shirt Design Contest!!
The winner will receive $50 and other prizes. How to Enter: It’s easy! All you have to do is design a t-shirt logo that includes these 2 design elements: 449
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Peace and Justice Action League Voter Guide
PJALS’ Steering Committee encourages you to: APPROVE Referendum 74 to support the freedom to marry for all loving couples. More info at www.washingtonunitedformarriage.org VOTE YES on Initiative 502 to legalize the possession of marijuana for adults age 21 and older…
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Why Marriage Matters: LGBT People of Color Discuss the Freedom to Marry for All Loving Couples
As the November election approaches, this event will lift up the visibility of LGBT people of color and leaders of communities of color who are allies for the freedom to marry. No one should face discrimination when they hope to…
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Diane Randall: “Change is All in the Timing: NOW is the Best Chance in Decades to Turn the Tide on Pentagon Spending!”
Local faith and justice groups are host national peace leader Diane Randall on national budget priorities and opportunities, and we want you to join us! Our Fall Advocacy Forum on Saturday, October 27, will feature keynote speaker Diane Randall, executive…
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Interfaith Peacebuilders exposes people to struggles, efforts for peace
From the Fig Tree When Myrta Ladich toured the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem last May, she saw a photo of family of her closest friend during college and her early years of marriage. The photo brought tears to her eyes.…
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