From the Vera Institute of Justice (https://www.vera.org/): Police are the default first responders for mental and behavioral health issues – yet they’re not equipped to handle them. The very presence of an armed officer can magnify the emotional distress of … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Did you know that for many Americans with disabilities, getting married could result in losing critical federal benefits, including health care? That’s because, written into Social Security’s rules, is a “marriage penalty” that … Continued
From Color of Change (https://colorofchange.org/): Companies are giving more life-changing decisions over to algorithms—computer systems that can solve problems or complete tasks—reinforcing the discrimination that Black communities fought hard to outlaw in offline spaces.1 Humans introduce racial biases to algorithms … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): Rabbi Jared H. Saks serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Bet Ha’am in Maine. As a child, his family would take long road trips across the country playing games like license plate bingo … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): It’s time to reimagine public safety and create crisis responses that are appropriate and equipped to meet the needs of communities. The reality is that our current approach to public safety is not working for children, … Continued
NOTE: While this alert comes from the ELCA, you do not need to be Lutheran to act. On December 1, we join our global ecumenical, interfaith and civic partners in observing World AIDS Day. It is a time to be … Continued
Thank you to all who were able to join us on October 18 for the screening of Ferguson Rises: A Father’s Journey to Find Purpose Within Tragedy. For those who were unable to join us and are interested in viewing the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/09/10/win-civil-rights-federal-judge-blocks-florida-gops-anti-protest-law The court’s decision, said a coalition of civil rights groups, “serves as a powerful reminder that such unjust and unconstitutional efforts cannot stand.” KENNY STANCIL September 10, 2021 Civil liberties and racial justice advocates are celebrating after a … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): The Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) voted 3 to 2 this week in favor of a resolution to reallocate prison data to count incarcerated people in their home communities. According to the resolution, introduced by House Minority Leader … Continued
Thanks to ELCA Advocacy for this call to action—and no need to be Lutheran to act! Join faith leaders in contacting Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4). Send a customized message today through the ELCA Action … Continued