Frankel at 50: A Half-Century’s Perspective on “Criminal Sentences: Law Without Order”

New York City Bar Association 42 W 44th St, New York, NY, United States

From Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ):   2023 marks 50 years since the publication of Judge Marvin Frankel’s historic book, Law Without Order, which ushered in an era of sentencing reform. CCJ has partnered with the New York City Bar Association, Federal Sentencing Reporter, and The Ohio State University to host a one-day symposium to reflect on the profound impact and […]

Bronx River Series – Part 2!

Hi Everyone, please read this message from Marisa Rodriguez from the FCWC, Thank You! You won’t want to miss this unique and educational series to be a part of the conversation about the history that shaped our world. Together, we will gain a deeper appreciation for the people, events, and stories that have made the […]

#Right2RemainSilent Advocacy Day

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

From BronxConnect:   Good morning #Right2RemainSilent,   The #Right2RemainSilent Advocacy Day is Tuesday April 25!    Here is the registration form and the flyer for our #Right2RemainSilent advocacy day. Please note that the link in the graphic is not currently working but we are in the process of fixing that. Once we receive the new one, I […]

Celebrating Connie Hogarth: Protest and Survive

Join the WESPAC community, either virtually or in person, to celebrate the life of WESPAC's founder, Connie Hogwarth!   TIME: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 2pm LOCATION: Yonkers Riverfront Library Auditorium 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 (across the street from the Yonkers Metro North Train Station)   For those joining virtually, please use the […]

Provide your Support to Ban Funding for Killer Drones

From BanKillerDrones.org: We are writing to ask that you enable Ban Killer Drones, through your contribution,  to: Support a new social media initiative that we have needed for years.  We are very fortunate that Chris Smiley is now able to bring our campaign to achieve an international treaty before audiences on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok […]

End Qualified Immunity Advocacy Day

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

From EndQiNY   Thank you so much for supporting the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity in New York! We will be back in Albany for an End Qualified Immunity Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 25th. Here is the registration link: bit.ly/ENDQI425.   We will be sharing a social media toolkit shortly so please be on the lookout for some […]

We Believe in Second Chances Day of Action

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

Join us for "We Believe in Second Chances: A Communities Not Cages Day of Action" on April 25. RSVP here.  Together, we'll board buses from across the state and converge on Albany to demand passage of the Second Look Act, Earned Time Act, and Eliminate Mandatory Minimums Act. With creative direct actions, rallies, marches, and meetings with […]

Communities Not Cages Day of Action

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

Will you help bring the fight for Communities Not Cages to Albany on April 25? RSVP here.  Right now, over 30,000 of our loved ones, neighbors and friends are incarcerated in state prisons. 3 out of 4 are Black or brown and 98% of convictions came through guilty plea - not trial - making a mockery […]

May 8th Parole Justice Advocacy Day, from WESPAC Foundation Director Noel Casey

Join the People’s Campaign for Parole Justice on May 8 for a parole justice advocacy day in Albany. RAPP members will gather in the NY State Capitol for rallies and a press conference. Please join to support the movement to pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills in 2023. We're just 2 […]

A Discussion with Kenneth Reams – Virtual WESPAC Event

WESPAC member Raffi has kindly introduced us to Kenneth Reams who has been incarcerated for over 25 years.  Read below about his situation and take a look at these four pieces of art (two painted by him and two painted by Isabelle) that are available for sale.  WESPAC is hosting a discussion with Kenneth and […]