The Biden administration must do more to address root causes of migration: At the start of the Biden administration last year, AFSC’s team in Latin America wrote about how U.S. policies have historically worsened conditions for people in the region. We also called on President Biden to take concrete steps to address the root causes and migration. Today, these demands are as urgent as ever.
Calling for climate justice: This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling to limit the EPA’s ability to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The decision undermines efforts to address the climate crisis, which disproportionately hurts Black, Indigenous, and other people of color worldwide. It also further highlights the need for President Biden and Congress to act now for climate justice, writes AFSC’s Peniel Ibe.
4 things you should know about the incarceration of LGBTQ+ people: June 28 marked the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in response to police violence targeting queer and trans communities. Five decades later, LGBTQ+ people are still disproportionately represented in the U.S. criminal legal system, writes AFSC’s Keyvan Shafiei. Learn more and check out our toolkit with ways to support LGBTQ+ people in prisons, jails, and detention centers.
Take action: End the blockade on Gaza: It’s been over 15 years since Israel imposed its military blockade on Gaza. Today the humanitarian crisis is worsening—with more than 80% of Palestinians in Gaza dependent on international assistance to survive. The U.S. can help to end this situation. Tell your representatives to call for an immediate end to the blockade. To learn more, visit AFSC’s Gaza Unlocked site.
Stories from incarcerated people and their loved ones: Every human being has dignity, and everyone has the capacity to grow and change. But right now, there are tens of thousands of people serving life or long sentences in the U.S.—denied the chance to come home to their loved ones and communities. In Michigan, AFSC and partners launched a storytelling initiative to share some of these first-person stories as part of our ongoing work to end death by incarceration.
A guide to protesting: Protests are a powerful way for individuals to raise a strong, collective voice before policymakers who hold our lives and well-being in the balance. Explore and use these protest resources compiled by AFSC and partners to prepare, stay safe, and get your message across.
