The Oregon legislature is working overtime this session on many issues of deep concern to people of faith. We also have the opportunity to support researchers and activists working on several important issues! This week we invite you to: • Fill out a survey on houselessness, either as one who has experienced it or as an ally • Write a public comment for the US Commission on Civil Rights that...
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It is such an exciting time to live in Oregon for people of conscience. We have the opportunity in this year’s legislative session to commit to the funding that will make real improvement in our children’s education, to dramatically reduce a heinously punitive criminal justice system for our youth and to make the death penalty so rare as to almost abolish it. We invite you to contact your...
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We are so excited to share news of a series of actions you can take this week to protect our most vulnerable-those who live on the streets and our youth. First, we have the first opportunity in decades to reduce that tremendous harm that Measure 11 has created in Oregon-please take just a moment to connect with the ACLU’s sign on petition to pass a series of bills that could frankly save lives....
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This week we have the opportunity to show up against hate in our city, support workers organizing at Reed College and join IMIrJ for their monthly vigil at the I.C.E. headquarters building! It is wonderful to be on this path with you. As we see victories in Salem it is also wonderful to see many opportunities to lift our moral voices at home too. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday April 16...
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This week we have an abundance of actions, most of which you can take from your computer. Join us in speaking out on: • Access to medicine related to the proposed new NAFTA • Universal paid family and medical leave in Oregon • Supporting the Driver’s Licenses for All campaign • Support legislation to limit the use of the Death Penalty in Oregon We are making an impact together! Though the...
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