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Support an arms embargo and humanitarian access now!

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Tell Congress to support an arms embargo and to end all military funding to Israel. Urge them to insist on humanitarian access and adherence to human rights laws.

on Aug 28

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On Juneteenth, we must honor the unfinished work of abolition

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On June 19, 1865 – more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – word finally reached Galveston, Texas that slavery had been abolished. For more than a century, people have celebrated “Juneteenth” as the end of slavery in the U.S. 

on Jun 25

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Voices for ending the death penalty

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The death penalty flies in the face of moral values, common sense, and history. It’s time to abolish it once and for all. Here four people share their perspectives on ending the death penalty.

on May 25

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Help end state violence in California's prisons and jails

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State law AB 481 requires every law enforcement agency and state agency in California to publish policies for each type of military equipment the agencies possess. That includes quantities of these weapons and policies for authorized use that safeguard civil liberties.

on Apr 24

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6 ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza

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A growing number of people in the U.S. want elected officials to take action by providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians—while calling on the Israeli government to end the illegal collective punishment and blockade of Gaza. Here are five ways you can join efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza today.

on Dec 19