Here’s a program for people in our community looking to express their creative side through visual arts or creative writing https://www.restorativeactionalliance.org/many_truths_program Restorative Action Alliance is excited to introduce Many Truths: Breaking Down False Dichotomies, a unique creative expression program designed to empower people affected by cycles of harm and the criminal legal system. This initiative invites crime survivors, family members, and system-impacted people to share their experiences and creativity, fostering healing and community connection. We invite submissions of original visual art, photography, poetry, or short stories (no more than 500 words) for inclusion in a curated collection and online gallery. Themes: Many Truths, Healing, Connection, System Impacts, Impacts of Harm, Surviving, Thriving, Restorative Practice Why participate? Foster Connection: Build community through artistic expression of shared humanity and experiences. Explore Self-Healing: Use creative expression as a tool for reflection. Challenge Narratives: Help dismantle harmful binaries and promote empathy. Submission Format: Submit up to three (3) original pieces per person. All visual art (2 dimensional) and photography must be submitted as high-resolution JPG files (minimum 300 DPI, at least 1200 pixels on the longest side) to ensure suitability for both online and print exhibition. Each image must be titled as follows: “Artist Initials Title_Submission#” Written works should be submitted as Word documents or PDFs. How to Submit: 1. Email Submissions: Send your files, name, phone and a brief description of each piece to: hello@restorativeactionalliance.org Subject line: Many Truths Submission – [Your Name] 2. Mail Submissions: Send hard copies (no originals, as items will not be returned) to: Restorative Action Alliance c/o Many Truths Call for Entries 282 Katonah Ave, Unit 1017 Katonah, NY 01536 Eligibility: Open to people aged 18 and…

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I care about human rights & dignity for all. Even when we have different faiths, skin color, gender, sexual orientation, places of birth, opinions about the Middle East, physical or mental limitations, criminal history, and even thoughts on how we fix the economy and climate. Can you say the same?

You’re at much greater risk of harm from the actions of the federal government right now than from anyone on the sex offense registry. #EndTheRegistry

1) no, Trump isn’t on the registry 2) the registry is an ineffective tool that doesn’t provide safety, but it does cause harm— preventing healing & seriously hurting families of people on it 3)it’s spelled registry, not registery. #EndTheRegistry. Trump is more dangerous than most on it.

Trump convicted of sexual assault. ABC uses the wrong legal term. Trump sues ABC. ABC pays. The public takes sides.

The voices talking about systemic changes needed to prevent sexual assault in the first place are drowned out.

Nobody who had followed you for years would accuse you of false outrage. How can we best show our support?

Hunter's pardon better be the first of a huge flurry of commutations. There are so many cases even more deserving than this one that the Pardon Attorney has recommended granting, and they're just waiting for Biden's signature. It would be inexcusable to see injustice only when it's a family member.

I am not mad about Biden pardoning his son, I am mad about him ONLY pardoning his son.

There are thousands of petitions that have been sitting on his desk for his whole term, he promised to end the federal death penalty, + all the crack v. powder folks still sitting in prison

Disappointing!

Opinion | Biden Needs to Work on His Clemency Legacy (Gift Article) It is more important than ever in an era of grossly excessive punishments and mass incarceration.

This article is from September— but I’m thinking about pardons today.

www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/o...

Everyone should be treated with dignity. Everyone should be granted a second chance. Not everyone is ready for that second chance—-but many are. Don’t judge the many by the misdeeds of those who aren’t ready.

A restaurant board sign that reads: “we are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts. Some have canoes. And some are drowning. Just be kind and help when you can.

I love this.

Chart showing results 2024 election. Trump 49.9% / Harris 48.3%

49.9% vs 48.3% =
mandate?!? I don’t think so.

Ready to help! Does this response count as engagement?

I recently reentered the job market. Thought I was going to land in the first month-advanced as 3rd round candidate as CFO of a portfolio of funeral homes. Interview was canceled - because of my criminal record which was pardoned/expunged in early 2021! So much for “clean slate.”

Maybe? When my wife asked me the question, I thought for a second and answered: “on Tisha B’av. Other than that, never.” I guess I’m atypical.