SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

Dear Friend,

Last week, the Biden administration announced plans to institute what amounts to an asylum ban. The policy change would unlawfully deny asylum to people who passed through Mexico or other countries before arriving at the U.S. southern border. That would cut off legal access for most migrants fleeing dangerous situations and seeking safety in the U.S.

We still have time to stop this. The public has until March 27 to submit comments to the federal government before the policy becomes final. Send a message today to stop Biden’s asylum ban! [link removed]

Here are this week's picks to inform and support your activism:

Every voice matters for peace on the Korean Peninsula: [link removed] Seventy years of division and militarization of the Korean Peninsula have normalized a highly dangerous situation, says AFSC’s Jennifer Deibert. To address the root causes of instability on the peninsula and reduce tensions, the U.S. must do more to foster dialogue and build trust. That includes lifting travel restrictions to North Korea for U.S. citizens and reevaluating sanctions. (Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict)

Building grassroots leadership in immigrant communities: [link removed] Across the U.S., many immigrants confront injustices in their everyday lives. For over 19 years, Pedro Sosa has helped immigrants in Oregon and Washington understand their rights. He also helps them develop leadership skills and advocate for more just, humane immigration policies.

Due March 12: Applications for Emerging Leaders for Liberation: [link removed] Do you know a young activist looking to hone their skills in leadership? AFSC is now accepting applications for its 2023 Emerging Leaders for Liberation program, an eight-month leadership cohort for young community organizers. Applicants must be 18 to 22 years old and affiliated with an AFSC program, a Quaker college, or a Quaker meeting.

3 ways the next Farm Bill can reduce hunger: [link removed] The Farm Bill funds federal anti-hunger programs—including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—that help tens of millions of people every day. The 2023 Farm Bill is a critical opportunity for Congress to strengthen these programs and prevent food insecurity in the U.S., writes AFSC’s Peniel Ibe.

Honoring a leader for healing justice: [link removed] Last month, Larry White, the founder of AFSC’s Hope Lives for Lifers program, passed away at the age of 87. Since 2018, the program has provided support to more than 200 people serving long sentences in New York prisons. Read more about Larry and his decades of work from AFSC’s Lewis Webb Jr.

Join our webinar “Bottlenecks and Bad Math: Biden’s FY24 Budget” (March 15, 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT): [link removed] President Biden just released his budget proposal for next year, which Congress will use as a starting point for budget negotiations. To meet the needs of our communities, Congress must invest in programs that help people and the planet to thrive—not in weapons of war and militarism. Join the AFSC policy team to discuss what’s in the president’s budget and how you can advocate for a better budget in the months ahead.

Be well and take care



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