SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Weekend Reading
Hi John,
Our immigration system should strengthen our communities, not tear them apart. But right now, nearly 11 million immigrants face threats of detention, deportation, and racial profiling in their daily lives. As we prepare for a new presidential administration, Congress must do all they can to protect immigrants. It’s time that we recognize immigrants as vital members of our community by creating a pathway to citizenship for all. Send a message to Congress today! [link removed]
TAKE ACTION
Tell Congress: Vote NO on letting the government shut down rights groups [link removed]
Congress is about to vote on a dangerous bill that would let the secretary of the Treasury shut down rights groups based on a unilateral accusation of wrongdoing. This power could easily be abused to punish any groups that oppose the president or others in government. Palestinian rights groups would likely be the first targets, but any other organizations could be next. Voice your opposition today! [link removed]
TAKE ACTION
Post-Election: Resources to support your activism [link removed]
How will the incoming Trump administration affect civil rights, climate change, immigrant rights, and other issues of social justice? What can we do to keep pushing forward in organizing and advocating for peace, justice, and equality for all people? In a webinar earlier this week, AFSC’s Global Policy and Strategy team and program leaders discussed these topics and more. In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap and ways for you to take action today. [link removed]
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Turning election fear into immigrant power [link removed]
By Itzel Hernandez
I am a DACA recipient, one of 650,000 people who may be targeted when the Trump administration comes into place. I am also someone who works with young people and immigrant communities in New Jersey every day. I want to give you an idea of how we are organizing and advocating for more welcoming, dignified, and just immigration policies. And I want to show you how much is possible when communities come together. Continue reading. [link removed]
GAZA
Israel has pushed Gaza’s society to the edge [link removed]
By Yousef Aljamal
Ahmad Ghazal is a friend of mine from the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City. His wife was pregnant when she and her mother were displaced to the south of Gaza. Ahmad, however, stayed behind in Gaza City. His wife gave birth to their first child in Deir Al-Balah. Seven months later, Ahmad has still not been able to meet his child, even though she is only 10 miles away. Continue reading. [link removed]
IN THE MEDIA
Michigan's Second Look legislation: A crucial step toward justice [link removed]
By Josie Ann Lee and Pete Martel
Michigan prisons house thousands of people serving life sentences. Many of them were convicted in their youth. That's because decades of tough-on-crime policies have resulted in a system where people remain incarcerated even if they pose no threat to society. Second Look legislation would change that. It presents an opportunity to re-evaluate lengthy sentences. Ultimately, that could provide a pathway for rehabilitation and redemption for many. To learn more, read this op-ed in Bridge Michigan [link removed] and listen to this podcast episode. [link removed]
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