Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Now with Rep. Raskin! Holding Court: Supreme Court Preview

Join us in Washington, DC on Tuesday, September 19 Supreme Court Term Preview   Register to Attend the Event Here    Recent Supreme Court terms have brought blockbuster decisions, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade, to the dismantling of affirmative action in higher education as we know it, to seri…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A Look At Our September Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsSeptember 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Advocacy During Election Years September 6 | 2 PM ET | $60 Election years provide a great opportunity for public charities to highl…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Save the Date: Holding Court: Supreme Court Preview

The latest in AFJ's Holding Court series  Supreme Court Term Preview   Register to Attend the Event Here    Recent Supreme Court terms have brought blockbuster decisions, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade, to the dismantling of affirmative action in higher education as we know it, to seriously und…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM

State of Justice: August Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    As the U.S. Supreme Court continues to chip away at Americans’ fundamental rights, state constitutions represent the last refuge for protection of our liberties. In turn, the rights afforded b…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM

July Edition of AFJ Insider: Building the Bench

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  Washington slows down in August and every year I revel in the opportunity to write and reflect, but also, connect with my leadership team to take stock of what we are doing well and what opportunities lie ahead. I’m so proud of this o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:30 PM

The Heat’s On....the Supreme Court

The Good News President Biden announced four new judicial nominations last week—his 36th slate of nominees. This latest wave of nominations keeps the momentum going for this administration’s historic work to strengthen the judiciary and ensure it works for—and represents—all Americans, not just a s…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 2:15 PM

A Look At Our August Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!  Upcoming Public WebinarsAugust 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age August 8 | 2 PM ET | $60 Social media has the power to further your reach, your story, and…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 8:54 PM

State of Justice: July Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    With the release of the final decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest term comes a stark reminder of the vital role that state courts play in protecting our rights and checking the power…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM

THURSDAY: Understanding the 2023 Supreme Court Term

Join AFJ and the Progressive Caucus Action Fund The Supreme Court just finished another devastating term with decisions that undermined our civil rights, student debt relief for millions, our right to clean water, and so much more.  What do these cases mean for you, and what can we do now? Join AFJ…

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July 18, 2023 at 4:01 PM

July Edition of AFJ Insider: Our Work Won't Stop

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  The Supreme Court’s term ended in familiar fashion with the justices saving their most cruel, inhumane, and unconstitutional rulings for last. On June 29th, the Court effectively ended the use of affirmative action in higher education…

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July 14, 2023 at 6:31 PM

The Confirmation Conga!

Senate Moves Forward with Judicial Nominations and SCERT Act After the July 4th break, Senate Democrats are back and ready to confirm judges. This past week Senators have made progress on confirmation votes, nominations hearings, and markups. Even amid many other remarkable achievements, the demogra…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Another Devastating Supreme Court Term Ends

The fight for justice continues as civil rights champions join the bench This week served as a stark reminder of just how badly things have gone awry at our nation’s highest court. The extreme far-right majority finished off this year’s term by further eroding our most basic rights—denying equal jus…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM

A Look At Our July Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!  Upcoming Public WebinarsJuly 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Lobbying and Advocacy 101 July 11 | 2 PM ET | $60After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities you…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 6:05 PM

State of Justice: One Year After Dobbs

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them Dear John,    This June marks one year since the US Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision, overturning the fundamental freedom of bodily autonomy for millions of people. The assault on abortion access cont…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 3:14 PM

A milestone birthday deserves milestone action.

It’s Justice Thomas's birthday and there’s no better gift (for us) than his immediate resignation. Dear John,    Today is Justice Clarence Thomas's 75th birthday, and AFJ Action is holding a call-in day to "celebrate" and hope that you will join us.  We think the perfect gifts for Justice Thomas's b…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Lights, Camera, Change Guide: Your Go-To Resource for Social Impact Filmmaking!

Empowering Filmmakers to Drive Social Change Attention Social Justice Filmmakers and NonprofitsDear John ,  We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the highly anticipated Lights, Camera, Change: A Filmmaker's Guide to Private Foundation Funding for Social Impact! This comprehensive resour…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM

June Edition of AFJ Insider: Pride and Our Courts

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John, When LGBTQ+ communities are under attack, and the far right sees state and federal courts as a key means of corroding the dignity, safety, and rights of LGBTQ+ people, it’s more important than ever to celebrate our community, its achi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 1:58 PM

SCOTUS Ethics Reform Hearings Continue

Exciting Confirmations Ahead  It has been an exciting couple of weeks for the federal judiciary. On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, And Federal Rights held a hearing entitled “Ensuring an Impartial Judiciary: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 6:12 PM

TOMORROW: Our Diversity on the Bench with Black LGBTQ+ Judges

Next week: Reproductive rights and the courts Tomorrow, Thursday, June 8 at 3PM ET on Zoom, Judge Darrin Gayles, Judge Staci Yandle, and Judge Jamar K. Walker will be part of a panel discussion titled, “Our Diversity on the Bench: New Voices, Better Society.” Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, LGB…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Introducing the Project Grant Rule Hub: Your Secret Weapon for Advocacy Funding

Offering a range of resources including explainer videos, budget templates, and factsheets. Have you seen our Project Grant Rule Hub? We are excited to announce the launch of Bolder Advocacy's Project Grant Rule Hub: your nonprofit’s secret weapon for advocacy funding. Our new hub offers a range of …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 1:13 PM

Justice Thomas's Resignation is Overdue

All eyes are on the Supreme Court It’s June – which means summer is around the corner and the Supreme Court is once more poised to uproot our established rights and principles. Last year, the ultra-conservative majority threw out 50 years of precedent with its disastrous Dobbs opinion, overturning R…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 1:46 PM

A Look At Our June Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!  Upcoming Public WebinarsJune 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3)’s Recordkeeping can Enhance Your Advocacy Potential June 7 | 2 PM ET | $60This webinar explains how recordkeeping and r…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:46 PM

State of Justice: May Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them Dear John,    In the wake of Wisconsin’s historic supreme court race in April, the focus on state court elections shifted to Pennsylvania this month, with a primary election held on May 16th. While a range o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 1:38 PM

AFJ Events: RESCHEDULED Holding Court; Black LGBTQ+ Judges

Diversity in the Judiciary; Reproductive rights and the courts On Thursday, June 8 at 3PM ET on Zoom, Judge Darrin Gayles, Judge Staci Yandle, and Judge Jamar K. Walker will be part of a panel discussion titled, “Our Diversity on the Bench: New Voices, Better Society.” Co-hosted by Alliance for Ju…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Confirmations Continue

Judicial ethics still at the forefront The confirmations continue! We are ecstatic that Leader Schumer also prioritized the confirmation this week of Nancy Abudu (11th Cir., Ga.), a truly phenomenal nominee. One of our nation’s leading civil rights appellate attorneys, Ms. Abudu has spent her career…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 4:02 PM

May Edition of AFJ Insider: Relentless on Thomas

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  Since I last wrote to you, there have been even more stunning revelations about Justice Thomas’s undisclosed financial gain resulting from his friendship with billionaire Harlan Crow. The list of ethical lapses keeps growing, most rec…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Corruption at the Court

AFJ calls for ethics reform and resignation  This week, the ethical scandals around Justice Clarence Thomas and the Roberts Supreme Court deepened and the Chief Justice doubled down, refusing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee and rejecting calls for the Court to self-regulate. Most re…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A Look At Our May Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsMay 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Lobbying and Advocacy 101 May 4 | 2 PM ET | $60After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 50…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 5:09 PM

State of Justice: April Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them Dear John,    All eyes were on Wisconsin this past month. The importance of state courts was broadcast across nearly every news outlet as the partisan balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court was decided on Ap…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Congress is Back!

Spotlight on Judicial Ethics Reform as Thomas Corruption Revealed Congress is back in session this week. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) kicked off the work session with a hearing on Tuesday. This progress is great news, especially considering that the slower pace of confirmations has been more…

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April 18, 2023 at 4:22 PM

April Edition of AFJ Insider: Meeting the Moment

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  It seems that every month brings new challenges that threaten not only the foundations of our democracy, but our very existence. This month, we’ve already seen the Tennessee Assembly attack free speech by dismissing two Black legislator…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Enough is enough! Justice Thomas must resign immediately.

Justice Thomas' disregard for ethical standards and violation of public disclosure law is unacceptable. Join us in calling for Justice Thomas' immediate resignation. Dear John,     Amidst the Supreme Court’s all-time low rating of public trust, media recently revealed that Justice Thomas accepted g…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Unlock the Secrets of D.C. Lobbying Regulations: A Must-Have Resource for Nonprofits!

Helping D.C. Nonprofits Navigate How State Law May Impact Your Lobbying Attention D.C. Nonprofits!   Is your nonprofit ready to make waves in the District's public policy? Whether you're organizing an advocacy day at the capitol or planning to influence legislative and executive decisions, your non…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM

A Reflective Pause

Progress made and the road ahead This week marks the one-year anniversary of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. Last year, Justice Jackson made history as the first Black woman ever and first public defender to be nominated and confirmed to the United S…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A Look At Our April Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsAPRIL 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions & PACs April 4 | 2 PM ET | $60If your organization is gearing u…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Introducing State of Justice by AFJ Action

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them.Dear John,    We’ve said it before, state supreme courts are one of the final battlegrounds to protect our most important constitutional rights. State courts hear 95% of all cases in the United States. From …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM

New Nominations and Confirmations

It's Time to Fill Every Vacancy While it has been a slow work session for federal judicial nominations, we’re seeing some progress. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) held a short hearing on Wednesday, which featured Judge Kato Crews (D. Col.). This week, the Senate also confirmed Jessica Clarke t…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM

March Edition of AFJ Insider: From the Student Debt Cancellation Rally to Upcoming State Elections

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  March is Women’s History Month, but here at AFJ, we know that protecting and advancing women’s rights is a year-round effort, especially in the face of such aggressive and unrelenting attacks. That is why every day we work alongside our…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Take Action: Tell Your Senators to Confirm More Judges!

The Senate must confirm all judicial nominees who are or will be awaiting full Senate action during the course of the 118th Congress. Dear John,   TAKE ACTION: There are more than 100 federal judicial vacancies. The Senate must act! The Senate must confirm all judicial nominees who are or will be aw…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 6:12 PM

History Made

Join Dahlia Lithwick and AFJ's Rakim Brooks Tuesday Happy Women’s History Month! Follow Alliance for Justice on Instagram to join us in celebrating the achievements of women in our democracy.    Last week, the Supreme Court heard a pair of cases that will determine the fate of President Biden’s plan…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM

A Look At Our March Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsMARCH 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s March 2 | 2 PM ET | $60This training will provide an overview of how a501(c)(4) organization can effectively…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

TOMORROW: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief

The Supreme Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   Tomorrow, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a polic…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Over 100 Confirmed Judges

Let’s continue the progress!The Good News On February 14th, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s 100th judge to the federal bench. This is a remarkable accomplishment. With a total of 105 confirmations, the Biden administration has had more judges confirmed at this point in his term than during th…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM

NEXT WEEK: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief on February 28th

The Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   This month, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a policy that…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Introducing AFJ Insider

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Welcome to our first edition of AFJ Insider: your monthly rundown of everything happening in our organization, our courts, and our fight for equality for all.  Every day I am inspired by our network of supporters. Your dedication to the Alliance …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief on February 28th

The Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   This month, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a policy that…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 10:27 PM

The Rush: The State of Our Courts

Let’s finish the job!  Happy Black History Month! Follow AFJ on Instagram to join us in celebrating and spotlighting Black History-makers!   On Tuesday, President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address before Congress, highlighting the progress his administration has achieved in the …

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 6:29 PM

A Look At Our February Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsFEBRUARY 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions and PACs February 8 | 2 PM ET | $60If your organization is gear…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Commemorating Incredible Progress

Alliance for Justice's 2022 End-of-Year Report Since President Biden's term began, the Senate has confirmed an incredible 97 judges, more than were confirmed during the first two years of either of the previous administrations.   Notably, Biden has added more Black women to the circuit courts in th…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM

The Rush: Back to Business

Join Us and Elie Mystal Next Thursday   As we move into 2023 and focus on the goals ahead, we encourage you to reflect on the significant progress we achieved in 2022. Read AFJ’s End of Year Report for 2022 to learn more about the AFJ’s work and the phenomenal nominations and confirmations of last …

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