AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:04 PM

State of Justice: November Issue 1

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    Get ready for more State of Justice in your inbox every month—we're switching to bi-weekly updates! Read this issue for updates on Pennsylvania’s statewide judicial elections, why Ohio Suprem…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Holding Court: How the Supreme Court Divided America

Join us December 5 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series   Register to Attend the Event Here    The overturning of precedents and Court overreach, the low favorability rating, and ethics scandals are clearly plaguing the highest court in the United States. Michael Waldman, President and CEO o…

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November 6, 2023 at 10:27 PM

The Senate Flexes

Markups, Hearings, and All Things Ethics! Last Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its next round of nomination hearings. Among the nominees before the Committee were Seth Aframe (1st Cir.), Sarah Russell (D. Conn.), and Edward Kiel (D.N.J.). We are particularly excited to see Sarah…

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November 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Join Us in Calling for Justice Thomas's Immediate Resignation

Lend your name to the fight and join our call for the immediate resignation of Justice Thomas! Dear John,    The Supreme Court should be the gold standard of judicial ethics, but some justices today, particularly Justice Clarence Thomas, are falling far short of that standard. To begin restoring t…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM

ONLY FOUR PUBLIC WEBINARS LEFT IN 2023! Sign up today!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsNovember & December 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)sNovember 9 | 2 PM ET | $60 This training will provide an overview of how a 501(c)(4) or…

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October 31, 2023 at 7:40 PM

State of Justice: October Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    In just one week, Pennsylvania will hold elections on November 7 for the supreme court, county school boards, city councils, and more. There are FOUR seats up for election across Pennsylvania’…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Big News for the Federal Judiciary—at Every Level

New Nominations, New Confirmations, New SJC Member Join us in offering a warm welcome to the newest member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC): Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA)! We are ecstatic to see Senator Butler joining the Committee and look forward to working with her. Confirming diverse, h…

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October 17, 2023 at 6:08 PM

October Edition of AFJ Insider: Justice Thomas is Past Three Strikes

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  In a new ad campaign that ran on the Washington Post's website as baseball's postseason began, Alliance for Justice sent a message to the Court and the country: Justice Clarence Thomas is well past his three strikes and it’s high time…

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October 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Last Call for Tomorrows Night of Legal Brilliance and Brainy Battles at Stoney's on P! 📚🤓

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,  This is a final reminder that the Alliance for Justice is hosting our Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” tomorrow from 6:30 – 8:30 p…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Supreme Court Term Kickoff

The docket is loaded Last Monday, October 2nd, marked the beginning of the Supreme Court’s 2023 term, during which it will hear cases that could have major implications for gun control, disability rights, economic justice, and more. Up first? Oral arguments in criminal justice sentencing case Pulsi…

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October 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM

One Week Until Justice Trivia Night - Get Ready to Unleash Your Legal Genius! 🍸⚖️

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,  The Alliance for Justice is excited to host a Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” at Stoney's on P Street NW next Thursday October 12…

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October 3, 2023 at 6:22 PM

This Thursday - Holding Court: Tomorrow on Trial

The latest in AFJ's Holding Court series   Register to Attend the Event Here    Please join us this Thursday, October 5 at 3pm EDT for a conversation about how the courts will have an impact on future generations. Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, Rising Organizers, and People’s Parity Project, the…

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September 29, 2023 at 8:30 PM

State of Justice: September Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    More than ever, people are paying attention to the importance of state supreme courts as they have emerged as the last line of defense for abortion access, voting rights, sentencing measures, …

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 4:36 PM

🎉 EVENT ALERT: Justice Trivia Night ⚖️

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,   Calling all D.C. based members and staff - get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks! The Alliance for Justi…

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September 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Next Thursday - Holding Court: Tomorrow on Trial

The latest in AFJ's Holding Court series  Tomorrow on Trial:Holding Court for Our Future   Register to Attend the Event Here   Please join us on Thursday, October 5 at 3pm EDT for a conversation about how the courts will have an impact on future generations. Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, Risin…

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September 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

September Edition of AFJ Insider: A New Supreme Court Term

Join us for Holding Court LIVE this evening in DC Hi John,  Last week, I attended the naming ceremony of Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University. During her tenure as president of Brown and the first Black person to lead an Ivy League institution, President…

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September 15, 2023 at 1:10 PM

Congress is Back and Confirmations Continue!

Biden Administration Announces Two New Slates of Judicial Nominees  The Good News Summer is officially over, and you know what that means: Congress is back in session! This first week has been action-packed to say the least, with two new slates of judicial nominees, one lively Senate Judiciary Commi…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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