Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Senate Back in Session on Monday!

Let’s get these amazing nominees over the finish line! The Push for Confirmations  After a month away, the Senate is back in session on Monday and there is A LOT of work to be done! With the Senators recessed from September 30-November 11, we only have three weeks to ensure that fantastic nominees l…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 4:24 PM

A Look At Our September Public Webinars!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!Upcoming Public WebinarsSeptember 2024 | Online | $60 for Non-Members Public Webinar: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season  September 19 | 2 PM ET | $60  Though public charities must remain nonp…

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  Keith Thirion · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM

⏰ John, Join the Justice Team Before Time Runs Out! ⏰

For our future!  Dear John,   We cannot allow the specter of Project 2025 to bog us down and paralyze our movement. We can and we must continue to visualize and work towards the future we dream of a true multiracial democracy. You cannot build it unless you can dream it.   DONATE TODAY AFJ dreams o…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 7:33 PM

State of Justice: August Recap

Your monthly newsletter covering all things state courts. Dear John,  Last month, the Ohio Supreme Court issued one of the most bizarre and confounding opinions the AFJ Action State Courts team has ever seen. In a decision that made national and international headlines and left court watchers confou…

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  Jake Faleschini · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM

❗️The Time is Now: Stand with AFJ❗️

Our commitment to justice endures – because of YOU.  Dear John, For over 40 years, Alliance for Justice has remained steadfast in our commitment to promoting ethical standards and diversity in our state and federal courts.   Through triumphs like the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson an…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Holding the Line: The Battle Over Blue Slips and New Beginnings at AFJ!

As the Senate Judiciary Committee's schedule tightens, the fight for fair hearings intensifies. Plus, exciting changes on the federal courts team!The Push for Blue Slips Ethics, accountability, and court reform continue to be central public conversations, and we must keep the pressure on. As the Sen…

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  Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort  · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Your Voice, Our Courts: The Power of Advocacy

Empowering advocates to secure justice for all.  Dear John, The decisions we make today will shape our courts and safeguard the rights we cherish for generations to come.  For 45 years, AFJ has championed fair and just courts and empowered organizations to advocate for their causes. Our Bolder Adv…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 7:47 PM

August Edition of AFJ Insider:

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all.Dear John:   As you may have seen, if you follow us on our social media (if you do not, please do so on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) or receive other emails from AFJ, on August 7, 2024, we celebrated the 45th anniversary of Alliance for Justice’s…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Join us TOMORROW for Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice, taking place TOMORROW, August 15 at 2 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice, taking place tomorrow Thursday, August…

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  Keith Thirion · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Are you on the right side of history?

AFJ is. Join us.  Dear John,  For 45 years, Alliance for Justice has stood on the right side of history, advocating for a fair justice system that upholds progressive values.  We have tirelessly championed judicial integrity, shaping a future where justice reigns and rights are protected. As we cel…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM

President Biden Announces Support for Court Reform!

PLUS – new judicial nominees and exciting confirmations! The Good News Last week, President Joe Biden announced strong support for critical Supreme Court reforms. We at AFJ have long been calling for reform and we are thrilled to see President Biden join our calls for change.  Getting down to speci…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM

On this day in 1979

45 Years of Justice Begins with You  Dear John,  On this day in 1979, Nan Aron founded the Alliance for Justice to fight back against a growing threat from the far right to roll back decades of progressive advances in the United States. I doubt she could imagine then that the fight would be even har…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Join us for Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice, taking place on Thursday, August 15 at 2 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Fear of Too Much Justice, taking place on Thursday, August …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM

State of Justice: July Recap

Your monthly newsletter covering all things state courts. Dear John,  To celebrate brat summer, AFJ Action is bumpin’ that State of Justice 2024 Report because Election Day is less than 100 days away! This year, over 80 seats are up for election across 33 states. Do you know if your state is holdin…

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  Keith Thirion, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Join Our Alliance for Justice

Join our Alliance for Justice as a member organization. John, At AFJ, we build power for the progressive movement through trainings and resources on the rules of advocacy, and harness our collective power to transform our courts. From the U.S. Supreme Court to state supreme courts and ballot initia…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Judicial Phenominees Advance Through the Senate

President Biden posed to endorse major Supreme Court reforms! The Good News The Washington Post recently reported that President Biden is poised to endorse major Supreme Court reforms, including legislation to impose term limits, as well as an enforceable ethics code binding the out-of-control justi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM

July Edition of AFJ Insider:

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Dear John:   As you may have learned in last month’s edition of The Insider, I have been a proud member of the AFJ team for nine years. And while I am happy to step into a co-president role with Betsy Miller-Kittredge (see below), my real passio…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

State Courts And You:

Top 6 Things to Know About State Courts Dear John, Did you know that while decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States may dominate the headlines and have a huge impact on the world, the courts that make the most difference in our daily lives are often overlooked: state courts?    I’m Zac…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Coincidence? We don't think so.

Delays on appeal is justice delayed and is justice denied.  Dear John,  We are reaching out to you with an urgent call to action regarding the recent ruling by Judge Aileen Cannon in Jack Smith’s classified documents prosecution of former President Trump. Was it merely a coincidence that just days b…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM

SCOTUS’s Shocking Finale

PLUS – New Judicial Nominees The Good News On Wednesday, July 3, the Biden Administration announced its 52nd slate of judicial nominees. This slate includes Fourth Circuit nominee Ryan Park, Eastern District of Wisconsin nominee Byron Conway, Eastern District of Pennsylvania nominee Judge Gail Weil…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM

TOMORROW - Join us for Holding Court: Unpacking the Supreme Court Term

Please join us TOMORROW, July 9 at 3pm ET for a Supreme Court term wrap-up with Senior Correspondent at Vox and expert on the Supreme Court and Constitution, Ian Millhiser. Dear John,  Please join us tomorrow, July 9 at 3 PM ET for a Supreme Court term wrap-up with Ian Millhiser, Senior Correspond…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Join us for Holding Court: Unpacking the Supreme Court Term

Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 at 3pm ET for a Supreme Court term wrap-up with Senior Correspondent at Vox and expert on the Supreme Court and Constitution, Ian Millhiser. Dear John,  Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 at 3 PM ET for a Supreme Court term wrap up with Ian Millhiser, Senior Corres…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM

State of Justice: June Recap

Your AFJ Action State of Justice issues will look a little different from now on 👀 Dear John, Welcome to the new State of Justice! In these issues moving forward, you’ll see a snapshot of what AFJ Action’s State Courts team has been monitoring. Preview our content below and click the links to get …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM

A Look At Our July Public Webinars!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsJuly 2024 | Online | $60 for Non-Members Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s  July 11 | 2 PM ET | $60  From 501(c)(4)s' lobbying and election-related activities to campaign finance laws…

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  Timothy McLendon · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

🎉 EVENT ALERT: Last Call for a Night of Legal Brilliance at Stoney's on P! 📚🤓

Sign up for Justice Trivia!! Trivia Night - June 27th, 20246:30 - 8:30 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello!  Alliance for Justice is hosting our Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” tomorrow from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at  Stoney's on P Street NW.   Get ready to litigate with trivia and 2 fre…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Historic Confirmations, SCOTUS Decisions, Ethics Scandals and More!

201 Article III confirmations down, 30 nominations pending, and 41 vacancies awaiting nominees The Good News Alliance for Justice is delighted by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s — and Senate Democrats’ — progress.   First and foremost, AFJ celebrates today’s movement in the Senate on the candidacy …

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  Timothy McLendon · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 8:58 PM

🎉 EVENT ALERT: Just One Week 'Till Justice Trivia Night ⚖️

Sign up for Justice Trivia!! Trivia Night - June 27th, 20246:30 - 8:30 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hope you're as excited as we are!  The Alliance for Justice is thrilled to host a Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” at Stoney's on P Street NW next Thursday June 27th from 6:30 – 8:…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

John , Celebrate Juneteenth with AFJ

Support Juneteenth with AFJ today! You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website or have attended one of our events.  If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please email [email protected] to be removed.  Alliance for Just…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM

June Edition of AFJ Insider: It's Not Goodbye...

Rakim's Farewell, New LGBTQ+ State Court Report, SCOTUS Roundup, and More... Dear John:  It’s hard to believe I am writing my final “President's Message” for the monthly all AFJ e-news, The Insider, we launched last year. It is bittersweet.   As you likely know, I will be leaving AFJ in late summer…

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  Maya Lynch · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 8:32 PM

🎉 EVENT ALERT: Justice Trivia Night ⚖️

Sign up for Justice Trivia!! June 27th, 20236:30 - 8:30 pm at Stoney's on P StreetHello,   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 Justice is hosting a Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all thin…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 7:24 PM

🚩 Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito Keep the Red Flags Coming 🚩

Between ongoing refusals to report ethical conflicts and recuse where appropriate and new revelations about past transgressions, SCOTUS’s uber-conservative uber-majority continues to imperil the institution’s integrity — even as it prepares to announce rulings in the Term’s biggest cases. The Good N…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM

John, SCOTUS conservatives feel ZERO threat to their power!

If we don’t act, we are only encouraging them to continue their bad behavior.  Dear John,   We’re stunned again. Last week’s revelations that Justice Samuel Alito’s homes (plural) have flown flags (plural) associated with the 2020 election “Stop the Steal” campaign and supporting Christian nationa…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 8:32 PM

State of Justice: May Issue

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,  As you know, our justice system thrives when diverse perspectives and experiences are included. Studies show that our courts function better when our benches are as diverse as the populations …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

A Look At Our June Public Webinars!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsJune 2024 | Online | $60 for Non-Members Public Webinar: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season  June 12 | 2 PM ET | $60  Though public charities must remain nonpartisan,…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Join us for Holding Court: The Originalism Trap

Please join us next Tuesday, June 4 at 3pm ET for a conversation with esteemed attorney, columnist, professor, and author, Madiba K. Dennie. Dear John,  Please join us next Tuesday, June 4 at 3 PM ET for a conversation with Madiba K. Dennie, esteemed attorney, columnist, professor, and author of th…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE ACTION: Justice Alito Must Recuse!

Take action NOW: Join us in calling for Justice Alito's recusal and for Congress to hold the Court accountable. Take Action: Justice Alito Must Recuse!Dear John,   Public trust in the Supreme Court is already at an all-time low and recently The New York Times has reported that in the wake of the Jan…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM

TAKE ACTION: Justice Alito Must Recuse!

It’s time to take action: Join us in calling for Justice Alito's recusal and for Congress to hold the Court accountable. Take Action: Justice Alito Must Recuse!Dear John,   Public trust in the Supreme Court is already at an all-time low and recently The New York Times has reported that in the wake o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

200 Confirmations and Counting!

It’s all happening. The Good News On Wednesday, the Biden Administration hit 200 lifetime judicial confirmations that includes an amazing amount of diversity!  We thank Senators Durbin and Schumer and the Judiciary Committee for their work in prioritizing the importance of judicial nominations an…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 7:31 PM

URGENT: Support AFJ in Demanding SCOTUS Recusals!

Join the urgent call to support AFJ and demand SCOTUS accountability now! Dear John,  Since the events of January 6th, troubling conflicts of interest involving Justices Alito and Thomas have surfaced, shedding light on the urgent need for judicial accountability. By aligning with AFJ and donating t…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Join us for Holding Court: The Originalism Trap

Please join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 3pm ET for a conversation with esteemed attorney, columnist, professor, and author, Madiba K. Dennie. Dear John,  Please join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 3 PM ET for a conversation with Madiba K. Dennie, esteemed attorney, columnist, professor, and author of the ne…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM

May Edition of AFJ Insider:

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Dear John:  Last week, the Center for Judicial Renewal, a coalition of extreme right, ethno-religious groups promoted a list of potential Supreme Court nominees they’ve given a “green rating.” The list is what you would expect.    AFJ researched…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 4:41 PM

SCOTUS Term Creeps to a Close

Decisions loom in blockbuster cases as the Senate drags its heels on critical nominations. The Good News President Biden announced his forty-ninth slate of judicial nominees on Wednesday.   Alliance for Justice is pleased to support the nomination of Judge Joseph E. Saporito, a former public defen…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Join us TOMORROW for Gavel In: Democracy on the Docket in North Carolina

Last chance to RSVP! Join us for a conversation about the increasing importance of state supreme courts across the country.Dear John,  Please join us on Thursday, May 9 at 2 PM ET for Gavel In: Democracy on the Docket in North Carolina.   This event will feature North Carolina Supreme Court Justices…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM

ATTENTION ADVOCATES: The Connection's Newest Updates Deliver Crucial Canvassing Insights!

Check it out now.  Earlier this year, we released the 5th Edition of The Connection, Bolder Advocacy’s guide to creating and operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations. Since that time, exciting developments have emerged, impacting the work of some organizations engaging in field …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 8:17 PM

RSVP for Gavel In: Democracy on the Docket in North Carolina

Join us for a conversation about the increasing importance of state supreme courts across the country.Dear John,  Please join us on Thursday, May 9 at 2 PM ET for Gavel In: Democracy on the Docket in North Carolina.   This event will feature North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Alli…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 8:31 PM

State of Justice: April Issue

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,  Please join AFJ Action and North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Allison Riggs for Gavel In: Democracy on the Docket in North Carolina on Thursday, May 9 at 2pm Eastern.  The …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 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 2024 | Online | $60 for Non-Members Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good?  May 7 | 2 PM ET | $60 After this workshop, you will have a clear understandi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 3:02 PM

A Supremely Busy Week!

Will a case a day keep the critics away? A Packed Week at 1 First St NE   This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in numerous blockbuster cases: City of Grants Pass, Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney, Idaho v. United States, and Trump v. United States.   Monday brought oral arguments in City o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM

April Edition of AFJ Insider:

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Dear John:   By now you have learned that I will be ending my tenure as president of the Alliance for Justice and the Alliance for Justice Action Campaign in order to assume a leadership role at the JPB Foundation. Serving and leading this organ…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Make a plan for your future, John

A new resource to create a free will and legacy with Alliance for Justice Dear John,  For almost five decades, Alliance for Justice has been fighting for a just and equitable future — for ALL. We believe a judicial system representative of all its constituents combined with a strong alliance of pro…

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