We need your urgent action to help save critical funding for victims services. Every year, Congress sets a level of spending from a fund known as VOCA. These are not tax dollars. Many of these funds go to community groups to support vital services like trauma intervention and counseling for people who have been harmed by… Continue reading Urgent: Tell Congress not to cut victims services
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Act now to halt execution in Oklahoma
Time is running out for Richard Glossip. In less than 24 hours, Glossip is scheduled be executed, despite mounting evidence of his innocence. Call Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin now, and ask her to stay the execution to allow for further investigation. Her phone lines are being flooded, but she needs to hear from you that… Continue reading Act now to halt execution in Oklahoma
Be sure Nebraska lawmakers get your ‘Thank You’ note!
Don’t miss your chance to send a “Thank You” note to the Nebraska lawmakers who voted to end the death penalty. We’re teaming up with our longtime partners atNebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty to deliver your appreciation to all 30 Nebraska Senators who voted to override the Governor’s veto and end the death… Continue reading Be sure Nebraska lawmakers get your ‘Thank You’ note!
Thank the Nebraska Senators who ended the death penalty
It is vital that lawmakers hear from the people afterthey deliver, not just before a vote when we ask for their support. Last week, 30 Senators in Nebraska declared the death penalty is ineffective, costly, unfair, harmful for victims’ families, and risks dangerous mistakes. They made Nebraska the 19th state – and the first “red”… Continue reading Thank the Nebraska Senators who ended the death penalty