The politics of COVID-19 and vaccination under Israeli occupation

Jan. 28, Thursday at 12 noon ET/ 11 a.m. CT/ 9 a.m. PT Join AFSC for our webinar "The politics of COVID-19 and vaccination under Israeli occupation," featuring special guests Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, Dr. Yara Asi, and Dr. Mona El-Farra and facilitated by AFSC’s Jehad Abusalim.  With vaccination programs rolling out globally, there is finally hope that the COVID-19 pandemic may be approaching an end. Israel’s inoculation program is moving forward quickly […]

Military Invasions of Palestinian Homes

Many of us have spent more time at home this past year than most. While that has required adjustment, it also has made me think about the meaning of home. For me, home is a place of safety. When my front door is closed, it feels like much of the world’s chaos is held at […]

The Power of Public Banking

https://fb.me/e/1yM5DFz6X State Senator James Sanders Jr. and Assembly-member Victor Pichardo are sponsoring legislation to establish public banking in NYS. They are hosting a virtual town hall this Thursday, Jan 28, at 6pm to help educate the public and answer questions about how a public bank can be used as a tool to help lessen today’s economic imbalances. […]

Westchester Coalition for Police Reform

AGENDA Westchester Coalition for Police Reform WCPR Thursday, January 28, 2021 6:30-8:00 pm   BY ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136045237 6:30 – 6:40 Introductions 6:40 - 6:50  Derek W. Wright, Chair of the Peekskill Police Reform Task Force 6:50 - 6:55  Paul Davis, Justice Roadmap Update 6:55 - 7:00  Noel Casey, Update on Campaign for Parole Justice 6:50 – Updates from WCPR members active […]

Farm Law 101

Join us for Farm Law 101, an introduction to key legal topics for farmers and those interested in starting a farm business. Legal issues affect almost every aspect of establishing and growing a successful and resilient farm business – from leasing or buying land, forming a business entity, hiring workers, creating sales relationships, to getting […]

Halt Solitary

Keep the Pressure On: Sign Up for Upcoming Advocacy Days Thank you to everyone who participated in the powerful Jan 21 #HALTsolitary Advocacy Day! Over 100 people from across New York State held a series of powerful actions and met with dozens of legislators. Two immediate results to share: Senators Kennedy and Brouk have signed […]

The Crisis in Yemen

Yemen is the site of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Indiscriminate bombing of civilian targets, as well as the blockading of Yemeni ports– committed with U.S. weapons and logistical support by the Saudi and UAE led coaltion – have resulted in widespread famine. While the situation on the ground in Yemen is bleak, there is […]

Finding Common Ground

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Successes and Challenges of the 5 Large Police Reform Task Forces in Westchester County

Panel discussion to start promptly at 7pm AGENDA Westchester Coalition for Police Reform WCPR Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:30-8:00 pm  ZOOM LINK IS BELOW 6:30--6:40  Introductions 6:40–6:50  Brooke Jones, Correction Officer and President of Westchester Corrections Association, will speak about the lack of maternity leave for Westchester County Government workers, and how we can help. 6:50—7:00  Lucia […]

Writings from New York prisoners that exposes the devastations of the criminal punishment model

Please join us Monday, March 8 at 6pm for a vital discussion of America’s Incarceration crisis, featuring activist Clifton Williamson and author Daniel Mendelson.  The discussion will celebrate a newly published book of prison writings. Scrolls From A Forgotten World is a collection of 30 essays, poems, memoirs, letters, and other writings from New York prisoners […]