Alliance for Justice

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, our Bolder Advocacy team is taking a moment to celebrate the incredible nonprofits who thrived through adversity, boosted civic engagement, and stood up for justice. From North Carolina to Colorado and beyond, these advocates have made a lasting impact on our communities and our democracy. 🌟 Tune into this week’s Rules of the Game podcast to hear their inspiring stories. 🎧 #Advocacy #Nonprofits #CivicEngagement #Democracy https://lnkd.in/e-TpMYFB

We’re thrilled to announce the release the sixth guide in our eight-part Advocacy Playbook series, Health and Equity: The Advocacy Playbook for Health and Disability Rights! 🎉 This essential guide helps 501(c)(3) public charities navigate the rules around lobbying, election advocacy, and more — tailored for health and disability rights. Whether you're gearing up for election season or year-round advocacy, this playbook provides the tools to amplify your impact while staying compliant. Explore it today: https://lnkd.in/dyB_PAfJ

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Pride and Equity: The Advocacy Playbook for LGBTQ+ and HIV Communities. This resource provides nonprofits serving LGBTQ+ communities and people living with HIV with a clear overview of the laws and regulations for 501(c)(3) public charities engaging in advocacy. Whether it’s lobbying or post-election season efforts, Pride and Equity equips organizations to lead impactful change. Major shoutout to Brittany Hacker, Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort, Keith Thirion, and Quyen Tu for their diligent work! Learn more and download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/esQeuVuu

"A lame duck is still a duck that can confirm judges!" 🦆 Until January, we have a unique opportunity to fill federal court vacancies with progressive judges who will defend our rights for decades. Learn how nonprofits can take action and advocate effectively in the latest from our Brittany Hacker: https://lnkd.in/exdKkwV8 #NoVacanciesNoExcuses

Alliance for Justice and its Bolder Advocacy program call on members of Congress to reject H.R. 9495. We join others in calling it the “Kill Nonprofits Bill” due to language in Section 4 of the bill’s text. The House is expected to take up the bill this week. Our statement: https://lnkd.in/emNjQ-Cr

🔥 The stakes couldn’t be higher! If Senate Democrats fail to confirm the 31 Biden-Harris judicial nominees, the incoming Trump administration and Republican Senate could fill nearly 70 federal court seats with judges committed to eroding our rights. Every unfilled seat is a future Trump nominee waiting in the wings. Now is the time to act — we can't afford to let this window close! Let’s secure a judiciary that defends democracy, not dismantles it. 👩🏽⚖️🧑🏾⚖️✊🏿 Check out the latest from our Justice Program Director, Jake Faleschini. #CourtsMatter #ConfirmNow https://lnkd.in/deWrrTCm

📢 Did you know ballot measures are one of the most powerful tools for direct democracy? This week on the podcast, we’re unpacking the results of key 2024 ballot initiatives across the country. From LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom to democracy and worker protections, our Sarah Merrell Efthymiou, Melissa Marichal Zayas, and Susan Finkle Sourlis explore how voters made critical decisions on these issues. Tune in to learn more about how nonprofits can engage in ballot advocacy, what these results mean for communities, and the next steps for social progress. Listen now! 🎧 #DirectDemocracy #BallotMeasures #Advocacy #2024Elections https://lnkd.in/eYqyYsrU

Alliance for Justice is inviting you to join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 3pm ET for a conversation with Ari Berman, the national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and the author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It. In his book published earlier this year, Berman examines the consequences to American democracy with the alarming rise of minority rule. Through historical analysis, Berman outlines how antidemocratic measures were baked into the U.S. Constitution and how the minority has leveraged these measures to their advantage. Berman explains how the courts have been manipulated to exploit power over the will of the people. We have seen countless examples in recent years of this Supreme Court protecting the power of the minority and favoring special interests over people, including overturning established precedent on health, environment, public safety, and democracy. Berman will discuss the challenges facing American democracy and what can be done to safeguard our fundamental rights. StreamYard webinars do not have automatic captioning, but there are captions on LinkedIn. The event will be recorded. LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/d8h6cTvJ

T-MINUS 6 DAYS UNTIL #ELECTION2024! Discover essential guidelines on keeping 501(c)(3) organizations compliant with nonpartisan rules during election season! In this episode, Melissa, Brittany, and Victor break down do's and don'ts for employees involved in electoral work, ensuring your nonprofit stays within legal boundaries while supporting personal civic engagement. Stay compliant, stay informed, and make a difference! https://lnkd.in/eH2w_ydp

The Alliance for Justice and Abortion Care Network are inviting you to join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 3pm ET for a conversation with Renee Bracey Sherman, reproductive justice activist, founder and executive director of We Testify, and co-author of the newly published book, Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve. In her new book, co-authored by Regina Mahone, Bracey Sherman examines the history of abortion access and why reproductive justice is essential in today’s society. Both courts and state legislatures have been attempting to limit abortion access for decades, and after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade, restrictive abortion measures have increased at an alarming rate. People of color bear the brunt of abortion bans, and Bracey Sherman uplifts the narratives of people of color throughout her book. The conversation will be moderated by Erin Grant, Co-Executive Director of Abortion Care Network.