by Nada Khader | Sep 16, 2020 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Movement Building, Racial Justice
September 10 – October 1, 2020 At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, advocates, policymakers, law enforcement, and community leaders around the country have raised concerns about policing and public safety. People want change. They want America to be...
by Nada Khader | Jun 7, 2020 | Blogs, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Frontpage, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building, Racial Justice
The Antiracist Alliance, WCPR, the local chapter of NYCLU as well as WESPAC have worked together to put together this letter. We are asking for additional organizations, groups and congregations to please add your names if you support our list of specific reforms...
by Nada Khader | May 3, 2019 | Criminal Justice
On Monday, May 13 2019, advocates from around the state will be gathering in Albany for the NYCLU’s statewide Day of Action. Register NOW to be at the forefront of transforming New York’s policies. We are showing up to demand a New York that...
by Nada Khader | Jan 15, 2019 | Blogs, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog
Dear WESPAC comrades and friends, I’m writing to ask as many of you as possible to join us at an all-day parole justice advocacy day on Tues, Jan. 29th in Albany. The day is hosted by Release Aging People in Prison/RAPP, Parole Preparation Project and other advocates...