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Hello PJALS!

By Shar Lichty, Organizer Although many of you already know me from my time with PJALS over the past two years, first as a BASW practicum student and then as a VISTA Volunteer, I wanted to say hello as I…

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Change doesn’t happen from staying silent

By Alyssa Henderson, intern For every person, there is a story meant to be told. And for some people, that story has the power to transform a life. On September 26, I had the honor of meeting a man whose…

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Work Not War: Bring Our Billion$ Home

by Shar Lichty, Organizer On Saturday, October 8 PJALS held what has sadly become a yearly event, a march against US war and occupation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of US war in Afghanistan, now the longest war in US…

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Showdown at Suncadia

By Amanda Hunt, intern On September 21, I attended the Showdown in Suncadia, in beautiful and remote Cle Elum, WA. Suncadia is a luxurious mountain resort in the majestic Cascade Mountains. This event was organized by Washington Community Action Network,…

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The Game is Rigged

by Michael Poulin, guest writer Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Many of our activities today strike me as fitting that description. For example, searching for work and applying for…

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PJALS Steering Committee endorses Yes on Prop 1

By David Brookbank on behalf of the Steering Committee In a similar fashion to community radio and the public school classroom, the Community Bill of Rights is a truly democratic instrument which speaks the truth of solidarity — between neighbor…

Dr. Mark Braverman to speak in Spokane!

Co-hosted by Whitworth College and the Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane Whitworth University, Weyerhaeuser Hall Robinson Teaching Theatre Thursday, October 20th 7pm 218

Showdown at Suncadia

Showdown at Suncadia from Community-Minded TV on Vimeo.