Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The Rush: New Year, New Congress, New Opportunities!

Let's Keep it 💯+! On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began. With this new Congress comes new opportunities for the Senate to prioritize the confirmation of highly qualified and diverse nominees to the federal bench. Our goals in 2023 are the same as they were last year – to break more records and el…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Together is how we win – thank you!

We could not have done it without you. Dear John, To all our dedicated donors and supporters – thank you! You made our year end gift match a terrific success. Not only did we meet our 2-week goal of $50,000 but surpassed it by nearly $8,000.    What does all this generosity mean for our work in 2023…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A Look At Our January Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsJANUARY 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Lobbying and Advocacy 101 January 10 | 2 PM ET | $60After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activiti…

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  The AFJ Team · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Thank you for an amazing 2022!

TODAY is your last chance to double your commitment to justice! Dear John, Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful new year!  And a reminder that it is your last chance to give – and double your gift.   We are so close to our goal – only $9,200 left to meet our $50,000 match!   Alliance for…

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Build the Future YOU Want to Live in!

This year let's resolve to create an inclusive and responsive democracy. Dear John, It has been an incredible year at AFJ, and we have the numbers to prove it.     Through AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy program, we held 450 workshops, fielded over 1,200 technical assistance calls, and trained more than 10,00…

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Representation on Our Courts Matters!

Our year end dollar-for-dollar match continues! Dear John, What a year for Justice we’ve had at AFJ, in large part, thanks to YOU. As of this writing, the Biden Administration has confirmed over 97 judges and nominated a monumental 142 judges.   And as we look ahead to a 51 Senator majority in 2023,…

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  Shannon Williams, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Bolder Advocacy Happens with YOUR Support!

Our year end match is underway – double your gift TODAY! Dear John, As the year comes to a close, and we bundle up for the holiday season, let’s take a moment to look at how Bolder Advocacy helped support the work of progressive nonprofits over the past year!   In 2022, Bolder Advocacy held 450 work…

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Make Your Generosity Go Twice as Far!

Your gift will be matched – doubling your support of AFJ’s critical work! Dear John, Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Because of this generosity, we are almost halfway to reaching our matching goal of $50,000 - with only $27,000 left to raise. Can you help us get there by making a gift…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Don’t Miss This — Here’s Our Thanks Video to You!

Here's to a phenomenal 2022 and an even better and bolder New Year! Enjoy a special video message from our President, Rakim Brooks.      Excited for the new year? Click here to see more events happening in 2023! Copyright (C) 2022 Alliance for Justice. All rights reserved.  You are receiving this em…

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Twice The Impact for Democracy

Year End Matching Gift Challenge!Dear John, I want you to know how grateful we are for you and your generous commitment to our work together to diversify our judiciary and supercharge activists to be as effective as possible. So many of you have already donated to Alliance for Justice this year. THA…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 10:08 PM

The Rush: Last Hearing of the Year and Continued Confirmations

Keep Up the Confirmations! In the past few weeks, the Senate voted to confirm eight more nominees to the federal bench, including Tamika Montgomery-Reeves for the Third Circuit, Doris Pryor for the Seventh Circuit, Dana Douglas for the Fifth Circuit, and Mia Roberts Perez for the Eastern District of…

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  Kimberly Humphrey, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Not Resting On Our Laurels

Working every day with Senate leadership Dear Supporter: At the end of a year like this, with over 95 confirmed judges - including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! - it would be easy to rest on our laurels and skate into the new year.   But that’s not AFJ’s style.    And as AFJ’s Legal D…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Tell Your Senators: Judicial Confirmations are a Top Priority!

Join us in calling on the U.S. Senate to make judicial confirmations a top priority! Dear John,    As this session of Congress comes to a close, it's time to double down on the importance of judicial nominations. Join us in calling on the U.S. Senate to make judicial confirmations a top priority and…

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

A Remarkable Year at AFJ - By The Numbers

There's even more to do next year. Dear Supporter:  It’s been an incredible year at AFJ, and we have the numbers to prove it. We’ve worked with the Biden Administration and Democratic Senate to confirm a record number of judges—93 to date and with the Senate now at 51-49, we only expect to increase…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM

TOMORROW: Democracy’s at Stake at the Supreme Court. Can You Join Us?

The Court will hear the dangerous Moore v. Harper case tomorrow Hi John,   Tomorrow, December 7, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in Moore v. Harper – a dangerous power grab that could wreak havoc on our democracy.  North Carolina lawmakers want the Supreme Court to grant them unchecked power…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 9:28 PM

The Rush: Committee and Confirmation Votes

We need to see action on the Senate floor! Amidst the breaking news of the alleged leaks by Justice Alito, the fear of a severe crisis in the Supreme Court is growing. We are calling for immediate Congressional action and organizing around a broader, stronger public response to the numerous ethics v…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 7:53 PM

A Look At Our December Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our last trainings of the year! Upcoming Public WebinarsDECEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Advocacy and Lobbying 101 December 13 | 2 PM ET | $45501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Democracy’s at Stake on December 7 at the Supreme Court. Can You Join Us?

Join us Wednesday morning Hi John,   On Wednesday, December 7, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in Moore v. Harper – a dangerous power grab that could wreak havoc on our democracy.  North Carolina lawmakers want the Supreme Court to grant them unchecked power when it comes to federal electio…

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  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Take Action: Urge the Senate to Confirm Equal Justice Judges!

Join us in calling on the Senate to take immediate action to strengthen our federal courts. Dear John,    Justice-centered courts are vital to protecting our democracy and the Senate must take action. A critical step in re-balancing the federal judiciary is for the Senate to confirm equal justice ch…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Corruption at the Court

Our plan in the wake of Saturday's reportDear John,  By now, you likely know of this weekend’s NYT piece outlining disturbing revelations that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has long had inappropriate contact with litigants and extremist conservative political interests. This is not new informat…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 9:35 PM

The Rush: Confirmations Continue!

Midterm Election Results Celebrations and a Lame-Duck Preview It’s official! The Democrats will hold the Senate—and have the potential to gain an extra seat should Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) win re-election in the Georgia Senate run-off in December. The Biden Administration, Leader Schumer, and …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 10:01 PM

If We Really Want to Transform Our Courts...

Introducing the Confirmations Overdue Campaign While we now know Senate control will not change hands at the beginning of 2023, that does not change the level of focus that Senators ought to have on filling federal court vacancies this November. We can’t miss the opportunity to quickly build on the…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

THE RUSH CONTINUES

Now let’s transform our courts We’re extremely excited to report that the addition of John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and re-election of Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Kelly, means that THE RUSH CONTINUES! The Senate runoff election in Georgia remains crucial to our success, but we now kno…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 6:49 PM

The 2022 Midterm Election is here!

Today is the last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election! Dear John,    Today is Election Day! It’s your last chance to get out and vote!   There is so much at stake in this election and we must elect the right people to represent us, or our rights will be left on the line. If you have not voted …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 9:26 PM

The 2022 Midterm Election is quickly approaching...

The last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election is Tuesday, November 8, and it’s time to get out and vote! Dear John,    The last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election is Tuesday, November 8, and it’s time to get out and vote!   There is so much at stake in this election and if we don’t elect …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 8:59 PM

The Rush: Countdown to Confirmations – Recess is Almost Over

On November 14th, the Senate is back in session and we are ready to put on the pressure. It’s been a jam-packed couple of weeks of rallies, events, and planning. On Monday, October 31, we showed up to show our support for affirmative action before the Supreme Court. While these cases are troubling, …

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM

A Look At Our November Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsNOVEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Recordkeeping and Reporting for 501(c)(3) Organizations that LobbyNovember 16 |…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 1:11 PM

MONDAY: Join Our Rakim Brooks to Rally for Affirmative Action

Affirmative action benefits all students Hi John,    All students deserve a fair shot at going to college and the career opportunities that follow, regardless of their family’s finances, where they grew up, or their racial and ethnic background. But systemic and racial inequities still prevent all…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 3:09 PM

The Rush: The Senate is on Recess, But Court is in Session

While nominations are temporarily halted, the Supreme Court is just beginning its new term. Although the next Senate work session won't begin until November 14th, we are not slowing down our push for Sen. Schumer and the entire Democratic Caucus to immediately continue confirming pending nominees. W…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 2:55 PM

OCT. 31: Join Our Rakim Brooks to Rally for Affirmative Action

Affirmative action benefits all students Hi John,    All students deserve a fair shot at going to college and the career opportunities that follow, regardless of their family’s finances, where they grew up, or their racial and ethnic background. But systemic and racial inequities still prevent all…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 9:48 PM

The Rush: Supreme Celebrations and A Need to Coalesce Around More Confirmations

While we celebrate Justice Jackson, the election matters for the future of the federal courts on all levels The Supreme Court’s new term evokes fresh fears about the future of the American democracy and the additional harm that can be done to our established liberties. This week the AFJ president, R…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Today is First Monday!

Today is First Monday, which marks the beginning of the Supreme Court term. Dear John,    Today is First Monday, which marks the beginning of the Supreme Court term. At the end of last term, we watched the Supreme Court’s conservative majority make controversial decisions that will have a lasting ef…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM

A Look At Our October Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsOCTOBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions, and PACs O…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Bolder Advocacy Launches New Practical Guidance Series: Nonprofit Voter Assistance

Created in partnership with the Democracy Capacity Project  Your nonprofit’s voter engagement work just got stronger, bolder, and safer.  Bolder Advocacy, in partnership with The Democracy Capacity Project, just a launched a free, new series: Practical Guidance – Nonprofit Voter Assistance. These g…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 2:55 PM

The Rush: A Great Week For Disability Advocates

Two stellar nominees with experience in disability rights This week, Senator Schumer announced that the Senate will be in session this October. Typically, senators use October as a time to campaign in their home states during election years. Senator Schumer’s announcement is great news for judicial …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we want to make sure that you are ready to get out and vote in November. Dear John,    Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we want to make sure that you are ready to get out and vote in November.    The 2022 election is quickly approaching, so…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Take Action! Tell Your Senators to Fill Every Seat!

The Senate returned from summer recess last week and are already moving on confirming well-qualified judges to the federal bench. We must keep up the momentum and fill every seat by the end of 2022! Dear John,    The Senate returned from summer recess last week, and have already taken action on put…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM

The Rush: Let's Get Back to Work!

This fall is all about judicial nominations and confirmations Welcome back from the long Labor Day weekend! In honor of Labor Day and a recent positive ruling for workers, check out this blog post highlighting the importance of ending forced arbitration. Companies use arbitration as an expeditious …

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 6:06 PM

A Look At Our September Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsSEPTEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy September 8 | 2 PM ET | $4…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 7:31 PM

The Rush: What To Look Forward To In September

Join us Wednesday, September 7 Calling all fans of democracy! Check out AFJ President Rakim Brooks’ latest op-ed - “Conservatives Have Been Packing the Courts for Years” - in Democracy Docket! It highlights the long campaign conservatives have waged to take over our courts, and the urgent need for …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Rush: A Page Out Of the McConnell Playbook

Two outstanding equal justice champions confirmed Last week, Alliance for Justice released Economic Justice, Judges, and the Law, a first-of-its-kind report detailing the severe under-representation of lawyers with backgrounds in labor and economic justice fields among active federal appellate ju…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 7:59 PM

What do Robert Mueller, Charlize Theron, Mata Hari and AFJ Have in Common?

Happy Birthday, AFJ! They all had a birthday this past Sunday, August 7!   Dear John:   On August 7, 1979, the Alliance for Justice was born, conceived of in response to a growing threat from the far right to decades of progressive advances in the United States.     I…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 3:18 PM

AFJ REPORT: A Set of Nominees To Help Rebalance Our Judiciary

What is an Economic Justice Judge? New AFJ Report: Economic Justice, Judges, and the LawPresident Biden has transformed the federal judiciary by nominating women, nominees of color, public defenders, and civil rights lawyers to the bench at an unprecedented rate.  At the Alliance for Justice, we be…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 3:12 PM

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority strikes again.

The end of term for the Supreme Court was filled with controversial decisions that will have a lasting effect on the nation. It’s clear our highest Court will not protect us, and we must depend on lower courts to act in the best interest of the people. Dear John,    The end of term for the Supreme …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 8:28 PM

The Rush: Taking August Off?

Advocates to Leader Schumer: Make Judges a Top Priority  Calling all Strict Scrutiny fans! Our fearless leader Rakim Brooks appeared on Crooked Media’s Supreme Court podcast to talk all things lower federal courts! Listen to the full episode, “How Mitch Rigged the Courts”, to learn more about how …

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 12:30 PM

SAVE the DATE - Nov. 2nd: AFJ Accelerating Toward Justice

We hope to see you at the REACHFriends:   We are pleased to share that, after a two-year hiatus, the Alliance for Justice will be welcoming friends, members, and supporters to its first in-person reception at the REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 2.   For many,…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 7:46 PM

The Rush: Picking Up The Pace?

We need more floor votes on civil rights champions. The 2021-2022 Supreme Court term is now over, but we will feel the ripple effects of many cruel decisions for years to come. The radicalized Trump Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion; undermined the separation of…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 1:48 PM

TODAY: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky

Join us for a timely conversation in our Holding Court seriesHolding Court: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky Thursday, July 7, 2022 @6PM ETOnline Join us for the next online edition of our Holding Court series.  This event will feature Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discussing his new bo…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A Look At Our July Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.  Upcoming Public WebinarsJULY 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members Public Webinar: Rules of Nonprofit Advocacy July 12 | 2 PM ET | $45This webinar will highlight some…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:54 PM

The Rush: Among Our Courts' Darkest Days

Explore our new and timely State Courts HubOn Friday, Alliance for Justice wrote that the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. JWHO, “will be remembered in the same vein as Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Korematsu v. United States, and Bowers v. Hardwick as a dreadful stain on our nat…

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