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How Did the US Become World’s Leading Jailer?

The Exile Nation Project: An Oral History of the War on Drugs and the American Criminal Justice System Filmmaker Charles Shaw will be present for a premiere screening in Spokane this week, and you are invited. The Land of the…

We Are Unarmed, and We Are Sailing!

by Marianne Torres Media Team, Freedom Flotilla II on 6/24/2011 On Anniversary of Mavi Marmara Killings, U.S. Boat to Gaza Announces Sailing Plans – Passenger list includes six from the Pacific Northwest. With the situation changing daily, participants in…

Action Alert calling for a full and complete withdrawal from Afghanistan!

Click here for an action alert from United for Peace and Justice calling for a full and complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. “The President wants to have it both ways. He knows that his supporters (and most independents and, increasingly, Republicans)…

If you were in Congress, which budget would you choose?

You may not be in Congress but you too can vote for the budget that will be best for the country! Click here to take this quick poll! Do you think the Pentagon budget should be “off the table,” but…

Pride 2011: Accept All–No Exceptions

You wouldn’t know it from the weather, but it’s time for June and Pride month! Celebrate! PJALS is proud to be part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied community! There are four ways you can join the…

The Joy of “No”

by Liz Moore, reprinted from our May-June 2011 newsletter, the Handful of Salt Lately I’ve noticed a pattern: I have repeatedly been told my words should be more positive, that campaigns we’re involved in should shout louder what they are…

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Energy Abundance — a Cornerstone for Social Justice

By Mike Nuess Use of nuclear and fossil fuels has become humanity’s folly. In contrast, renewables like solar, wind and water (mainly geothermal) are abundant, clean, safe, democratic and durable. We’ve been lied to by powerful interests whose servile economists…

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Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS)

By Shar Lichty The first ever Global Day of Action on Military Spending took place on April 12 with over 100 events in 35 countries in response to the release of the report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research…

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Interns Wanted!

We’re always welcoming interns for summer and the academic year! Will you help spread the word? This is a great opportunity to learn and sharpen your organizing skills and to be part of exciting campaigns for change. Click here for…