Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM

Give to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund

An anonymous donor will match your Giving Tuesday gift, up to $50,000.   GIVE HOPE ON GIVING TUESDAY: Support AFSC's Refugee Response Dear John,Millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in recent years. They leave for many reasons: war, persecution, climate disasters,…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Refugee relief, cease-fire, ending life sentences

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 Weekend Reading Distributing bags of food and hygiene items at a shelter in Gaza. Photo: Amjad Fayomi Dear John,  Throughout AFSC’s history, we have provided relief to people forced to leave their homes because of war, natura…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Thank you from all of us at AFSC

Your support makes a difference in communities around the world. AFSC staff in Gaza delivering humanitarian relief. Thank you!   Dear John,“Thank you all for all what you are doing in these extremely difficult times.”  That’s a message we recently received from an AFSC team member in the Middle Ea…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Last chance to have your gift for peace and justice matched 100%, up to $500,000!

Give by midnight to make your gift go twice as far in communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend, The Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge ends today! Will you join? Make your gift by midnight for a 100% match up to $500,000. Your participation makes a difference and…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Deadline today: Don’t miss our largest match of the year!

Your generosity makes all the difference to courageous change makers in communities around the world.Final day for the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge! Dear John,Thank you for opening this email! I know there are many competing demands for your time, attention, and giving. I also know h…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Deadline today: Don’t miss our largest match of the year!

Your generosity makes all the difference to courageous change makers in communities around the world.Final day for the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge! Dear Friend,Thank you for opening this email! I know there are many competing demands for your time, attention, and giving. I also know…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire actions, Cop City, Vietnam War

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 Weekend Reading Protesters built a memorial in front of Sen. John Fetterman's office in Philadelphia. Photo: Rachael WarrinerDear John,  On Monday, Nov. 13, hundreds of people took part in AFSC’s “NO Tax Dollars for War Crime…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire actions, Cop City, Vietnam War

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 Weekend Reading Protesters built a memorial in front of Sen. John Fetterman's office in Philadelphia. Photo: Rachael WarrinerDear Friend,  On Monday, Nov. 13, hundreds of people took part in AFSC’s “NO Tax Dollars for War Cri…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Deadline approaching: Put your compassion into action today!

Your generosity makes all the difference to courageous change makers in communities around the world.   MATCH MY GIFT Help secure $500,000 by Nov. 20  Dear Friend, I am filled with gratitude when I think about the many kind people like you, Friend, who have made a commitment to make the world a m…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Deadline approaching: Put your compassion into action today!

Your generosity makes all the difference to courageous change makers in communities around the world.   MATCH MY GIFT Help secure $500,000 by Nov. 20  Dear John, I am filled with gratitude when I think about the many kind people like you, John, who have made a commitment to make the world a more …

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We have distributed food and hygiene kits and are urgently advocating for a cease fire and humanitarian access. Update: Gaza Emergency ResponseDear Friend, I want to thank everyone who has donated so far to support AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza.    In recent weeks we have been able to provide so…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We have distributed food and hygiene kits and are urgently advocating for a cease fire and humanitarian access. Update: Gaza Emergency ResponseDear John, I want to thank everyone who has donated so far to support AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza.    In recent weeks we have been able to provide some…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM

TODAY: “NO Tax Dollars for War Crimes” day of action

  Dear John,  Today is our day of action, “NO Tax Dollars for War Crimes!” As of Nov. 10, more than 11,500 Palestinians—including over 4,500 children—have been killed in Israeli bombings and ground attacks on Gaza in recent weeks. In communities around the U.S., people are visiting the local offices…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Federal budget priorities, Nov 13 actions, Bayard Rustin

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC's Firas Ramlawi distributes food packages at a shelter in Gaza. Photo: Amjad FayomiDear John,  This Monday, Nov. 13, people across the U.S. will join AFSC for our day of action, “NO Tax Dollars for War Cr…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Federal budget priorities, Nov 13 actions, Bayard Rustin

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC's Firas Ramlawi distributes food packages at a shelter in Gaza. Photo: Amjad FayomiDear Friend,  This Monday, Nov. 13, people across the U.S. will join AFSC for our day of action, “NO Tax Dollars for War …

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  Jennifer Bing, AFSC · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Join our Gaza Day of Action on Nov. 13!

People across the U.S. will call on Congress to stop funding mass killings in Gaza. TAKE ACTION Dear John,  In less than a month, more than 11,000 Palestinians—including over 4,500 children—have been killed in Israeli bombings and ground attacks on Gaza. The United States has contributed to these d…

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  Jennifer Bing, AFSC · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Join our Gaza Day of Action on Nov. 13!

People across the U.S. will call on Congress to stop funding mass killings in Gaza. TAKE ACTION Dear Friend,  In less than a month, more than 11,000 Palestinians—including over 4,500 children—have been killed in Israeli bombings and ground attacks on Gaza. The United States has contributed to these…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Help turn $500,000 into $1,000,000 with a gift of any size today.Dear John, Your contribution makes such a difference! Please join this challenge to support migrants and refugees, help communities overcome violence and oppression, and meet urgent needs in the months to come. In peace, Joyce AjlounyG…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Help turn $500,000 into $1,000,000 with a gift of any size today.Dear Friend, Your contribution makes such a difference! Please join this challenge to support migrants and refugees, help communities overcome violence and oppression, and meet urgent needs in the months to come. In peace, Joyce Ajloun…

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  Tim Franzen, AFSC · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Tell CEOs to stop funding Cop City and militarized policing!

Corporations need to hear from you today. Tell them to move their money!  TAKE ACTION Tell CEOs: Stop funding Cop City Dear John,  Have you heard about “Cop City,” a proposed mock city in Atlanta? If constructed, Cop City would be one of the largest militarized police training centers in the U.S.—a…

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  Tim Franzen, AFSC · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Tell CEOs to stop funding Cop City and militarized policing!

Corporations need to hear from you today. Tell them to move their money!  TAKE ACTION Tell CEOs: Stop funding Cop City Dear Friend,  Have you heard about “Cop City,” a proposed mock city in Atlanta? If constructed, Cop City would be one of the largest militarized police training centers in the U.S.…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Help turn $500,000 into $1,000,000 with a gift of any size today.  MATCH MY GIFT Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge Your matching gift:  PENDING Our goal by Nov. 20:  $500,000 Our largest match of the year!  MATCH MY GIFT John, will you join the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Chall…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Help turn $500,000 into $1,000,000 with a gift of any size today.  MATCH MY GIFT Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge Your matching gift:  PENDING Our goal by Nov. 20:  $500,000 Our largest match of the year!  MATCH MY GIFT Friend, will you join the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Cha…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Events to support your work for social change this November

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: AFSC Dear John,  On Monday, Nov. 13, people across the United States will take part in AFSC’s “NO tax dollars for war crimes” day of action. Congress votes to send billions of dollars to Israel to buy the bombs that have already ki…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Events to support your work for social change this November

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: AFSC Dear Friend,  On Monday, Nov. 13, people across the United States will take part in AFSC’s “NO tax dollars for war crimes” day of action. Congress votes to send billions of dollars to Israel to buy the bombs that have already …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza crisis, elections, North Korea

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 Weekend Reading Protesters in Philadelphia call for a cease-fire for Gaza. Photo: Tonya Histand/AFSCDear John,  The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. Water, food, and fuel are running out while the Israeli government con…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza crisis, elections, North Korea

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 Weekend Reading Protesters in Philadelphia call for a cease-fire for Gaza. Photo: Tonya Histand/AFSCDear Friend,  The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. Water, food, and fuel are running out while the Israeli government c…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Every gift is amplified!

When you put your compassion into action, you double the funding for community initiatives worldwide. MATCH MY GIFT   Our largest match of the year!   Dear Friend,A single raindrop will find its way to a stream, which feeds a river, which joins with all the waters of the ocean. Along the way, it s…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza, transit justice, bystander intervention

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC's Joyce Ajlouny speaks at a protest in Washington, D.C. last week. Photo: Matthew Paul D'AgostinoDear Friend,  Over the past few weeks, the AFSC community has sent over 70,000 letters to Congress demanding…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza, transit justice, bystander intervention

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC's Joyce Ajlouny speaks at a protest in Washington, D.C. last week. Photo: Matthew Paul D'AgostinoDear John,  Over the past few weeks, the AFSC community has sent over 70,000 letters to Congress demanding a…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Join the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge

Support worldwide work for peace, justice, and human dignity and make your gift go twice as far. It’s our largest match of the year. I could use your help, Friend. We recently launched the Compassion in Action matching gift campaign, our largest matching gift of the year. With your help in meeting t…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Join the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge

Support worldwide work for peace, justice, and human dignity and make your gift go twice as far. It’s our largest match of the year. I could use your help, John. We recently launched the Compassion in Action matching gift campaign, our largest matching gift of the year. With your help in meeting the…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza, staying safe at protests, auto workers

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 Weekend Reading A Palestinian woman stands amid destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City. Photo: Mohammed ZaanounDear Friend,  Thank you to the more than 20,000 people who have contacted Congress this week! It’s i…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Gaza, staying safe at protests, auto workers

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 Weekend Reading A Palestinian woman stands amid destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City. Photo: Mohammed ZaanounDear John,  Thank you to the more than 20,000 people who have contacted Congress this week! It’s imp…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Announcing our largest match of the year!

Your gift for peace and justice will be 100% matched up to $500,000, now through Nov. 20. MATCH MY GIFT    Announcing theCompassion in ActionMATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE!  Dear John, Have you heard about the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge? It runs now through Nov. 20, and it’s our largest…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM

The situation in Gaza and Israel

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 Weekend Reading Nighttime bombings in Gaza earlier this week. Photo: Firas Ramlawi/AFSC Dear Friend,  We are heartbroken by the bombing and siege of Gaza following last weekend’s attack on Israel. So many lives have been los…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM

The situation in Gaza and Israel

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 Weekend Reading Nighttime bombings in Gaza earlier this week. Photo: Firas Ramlawi/AFSC Dear John,  We are heartbroken by the bombing and siege of Gaza following last weekend’s attack on Israel. So many lives have been lost …

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Oppose Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza

Take action, tell your representative to oppose the ground invasion of Gaza and to instead support immediate humanitarian access and a ceasefire. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us! Dear John,  We need you to take immediate action to stop Israel’s threatened ground invasion of Gaza.     Tod…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Oppose Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza

Take action, tell your representative to oppose the ground invasion of Gaza and to instead support immediate humanitarian access and a ceasefire. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us! Dear Friend,  We need you to take immediate action to stop Israel’s threatened ground invasion of Gaza.     T…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Open humanitarian access to Gaza now

2 million are cut off from water, electricity, and other basic needs. Congress must act now to save lives. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us! Dear Friend,  In the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Israeli government ordered a total blockade of Gaza and commenced bombing. …

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Open humanitarian access to Gaza now

2 million are cut off from water, electricity, and other basic needs. Congress must act now to save lives. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us! Dear John,  In the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Israeli government ordered a total blockade of Gaza and commenced bombing. Bo…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Breaking news from Gaza and Israel—humanitarian help needed

Donate now to support emergency response and ongoing work to end violence and bring peace. Gaza Emergency Response DONATE NOW Dear John, In the past few days, with escalating attacks in Israel and Gaza, I’ve been in touch with our staff in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. They have been reportin…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 3:31 PM

End the violence and occupation in Palestine and Israel

Urge Congress to speak out now to prevent further deaths and destruction. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us Dear John,  In just the past few days, more than 1,600 people have been killed in Palestinian attacks on Israel and Israeli military strikes on Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has pr…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 3:31 PM

End the violence and occupation in Palestine and Israel

Urge Congress to speak out now to prevent further deaths and destruction. TAKE ACTION Congress needs to hear from us Dear Friend,  In just the past few days, more than 1,600 people have been killed in Palestinian attacks on Israel and Israeli military strikes on Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has …

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Growing violence in Gaza – humanitarian help needed

Donate now to support emergency response and ongoing work to end violence and bring peace.   DONATE NOW A Palestinian family sits in their destroyed home in Gaza city. Photo: Active Stills Gaza Emergency Response DONATE NOW Dear John,  We are deeply saddened by the rising destruction and lives los…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Growing violence in Gaza – humanitarian help needed

Donate now to support emergency response and ongoing work to end violence and bring peace.   DONATE NOW A Palestinian family sits in their destroyed home in Gaza city. Photo: Active Stills Gaza Emergency Response DONATE NOW Dear Friend,  We are deeply saddened by the rising destruction and lives l…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM

School meals, militarized policing, supporting unions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 Weekend Reading Read more about a policy change to provide free school meals to more kids. Dear John, Great news! Last week, the USDA announced it would allow more school districts to provide universal free meals to their stu…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM

School meals, militarized policing, supporting unions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 Weekend Reading Read more about a policy change to provide free school meals to more kids. Dear Friend, Great news! Last week, the USDA announced it would allow more school districts to provide universal free meals to their s…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Kind people like you make so much possible!

Thank you for your recent donation! And thank you for being part of a global community that cares for one another. Youth from the Sol Mayor Collective in El Salvador created a mural together while participating in a workshop about risks and safety for youth human rights defenders. Photo: AFSC    The…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Shutdown, Cop City, Farm Bill

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Weekend Reading A Poor People’s Campaign rally at the Capitol in 2020. Photo: Bryan Vana/AFSC Dear Friend,  Thanks to everyone who contacted Congress to protect community needs in the federal budget! No matter what happens,…

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