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APPROVE Referendum 74

By Shar Lichty The marriage equality law that was passed by the legislation and signed into law by the Governor on Feb. 13, 2012 was set to go into effect on June 7th permitting civil marriage for same-sex couples. Unfortunately,…

Our Work for Economic Justice – A PJALS Success Story!

by Amanda Hunt, BSW Since September, I have had the pleasure of working with the Peace and Economic Justice Committee. In this committee, we set our 2012 legislative priorities which included fighting to raise revenue in the state by closing…

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Regina’s Reflection

by Regina Steele, BSW The past nine months at PJALS have been an unforgettable journey with new friendships and skills built. I truly have engaged individuals and local communities in building a just and nonviolent world. I want to thank…

An Invitation to Share Your Story, for Smart Justice

A diverse coalition including PJALS, Greater Spokane Progress, and the Center for Justice is about to launch a Smart Justice Campaign to persuade the County to fully implement comprehensive alternatives to incarceration for non-violent and low-level offenders. We need to…

Spring Soiree and Benefit Auction Highlights

Because of the efforts and support of people like you, we had a fantastic time at our Spring Soiree and Benefit Auction, and it was our best fundraising event ever. Deep thanks to all our fantastic volunteers and generous donors!…

Some Judges Get It Right

“What a huge debt this nation owes to its ‘troublemakers.’ From Thomas Paine to Martin Luther King, Jr., they have forced us to focus on problems we would prefer to downplay or ignore. Yet it is often only with hindsight…

PJALS Member Works Against Domestic Violence in Qatar

Longtime PJALS member and Gonzaga law professor Mary Pat Treuthart spent her spring semester 2012 sabbatical at Qatar University College of Law in Doha, Qatar. 335

Tell us what you think!

Take our member survey–tell us your priorities and a little about yourself! 332

PJALS Spring Soiree and Benefit Auction

Thanks to all who made the Soiree and Benefit Auction our most successful fundraising event! 325

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Spokane Time Exchange

By Carrie Anderson A small group of people is starting a Time Exchange in Spokane. Members of our leadership group participated in the recent PJALS workshop at the Unitarian Church. The Spokane Time Exchange (STE) will leverage the power of…