Democracy and elections matter. The voices and needs of the people matter. A brighter future for our state matters. And that’s why, regardless of the circumstances or challenges, Arise’s work for a better, more inclusive Alabama matters and must continue.
The South is changing, and Alabama is no exception. We’ve been working for more than 30 years to expand equity, justice and opportunity for all Alabamians. With your advocacy and support, we’ll make that vision a reality in the coming years.
The Alabama Legislature’s 2021 regular session begins Feb. 2. Advocacy will not proceed as usual given the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary times in which we live. But we still need to be prepared to advance our vision and move our issues forward.
These virtual briefings will both inform and equip us to act strategically to continue the work for a better Alabama for all. Please register now to join us at one or all of these online sessions:
Tuesday, January 12, 6 p.m. – Legislative advocacy in a pandemic
We will preview what we expect for the coming session, including what will be different. We also will share legislative advocacy tips for this (temporary) new normal.
Click here to register for this session.
Tuesday, January 19, 6 p.m. – Voting rights
More people are voting than ever before. We will talk about ways to protect and strengthen voting rights in Alabama.
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Tuesday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Criminal justice and death penalty reform
We will discuss Alabama’s unjust criminal justice system – and how to fix it.
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Monday, February 1, 6 p.m. – State budget priorities
Budgets are moral documents. Let’s put our money where our values are. Our budget priorities should reflect our commitment to advancing economic and racial justice.
