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January 24, 2024National Update, News, , , , , , by

Alabama Appleseed at the Forefront: Championing Justice in Legislative Advocacy

In a recent community gathering organized by nonprofit Alabama Arise in Fairhope, Alabama, the spotlight was not only on the pressing issues facing Alabamians but also on the vital role played by member organizations like Alabama Appleseed. Alabama Appleseed, a …
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November 21, 2023National Update, , , , , by

Nebraska’s Bold, Grassroots Step Towards Paid Sick Leave

In a compelling turn of events, Nebraska is witnessing a remarkable democratic evolution. Faced with a legislature that repeatedly refused to debate paid sick leave, Nebraska advocates, led by organizations like Nebraska Appleseed, are taking a significant step by introducing …
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October 23, 2023National Update, Pro Bono Spotlight, , , , , , by

Celebrating National Pro Bono Week: The Power of Partnership

Happy National Pro Bono Week!  This week (October 22-28) is a time for reflection, celebration, and action.  At the Appleseed Network, we’re especially proud of the deep and expansive pro bono collaborations between law firms and Appleseed centers across the …
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October 6, 2023National Updateby

A Deep Dive into the Complexities of School Segregation and Integration

On September 29, Texas Appleseed, New York Appleseed, and the Appleseed Foundation teamed up to host another installment in our compelling “Road to Integration” webinar series dedicated to tackling school segregation and integration. Missed the live event? No worries—the full …
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July 18, 2023National Update, , , , , , , , by

Advancing Justice: Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Pretrial Fairness Act, Shining Spotlight on Chi Appleseed Reform Efforts

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act, a crucial step in ending wealth-based pretrial jailing. This landmark decision acknowledges that money bail is not a constitutional right and affirms the legislature’s authority to prohibit …
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May 26, 2023National Update, , , , by

Promoting Fair Housing: The Appleseed Network’s Comment on HUD’s Proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule

The Appleseed Network is dedicated to reducing poverty, combating discrimination, and invigorating democracy across the United States and Mexico. We actively engage in fair housing issues and address the impact of discriminatory and segregative housing policies on various social sectors. …
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April 20, 2023National Update, , by

Maya Wiley, Raymond Lin, And Pfizer Named Appleseed’s 2023 Pillars Of Justice

The Appleseed Foundation and New York Appleseed are proud to name Maya Wiley, Raymond Lin, and Pfizer as the recipients of the 2023 Appleseed Pillars of Justice Award. The honorees’ work on school integration, health equity, and the public interest …
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November 24, 2022National Update, , by

A season of gratitude in a year of growth and progress for the Appleseed Network

From all of us here at Appleseed, THANK YOU for all the time, talent, and treasure you gave this year to help build a better world. Because of people like you, families across the United States and Mexico today are more …
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October 27, 2022National Updateby

Appleseed Network joins letter urging against harsh credit treatment of those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona & Ian

This week, we joined a coalition of 26 consumer, civil rights, and advocacy groups asking federal agencies CFPB, OCC, FHFA, FHA, FDIC, NCUA and FRB to discourage lenders from reporting negative information to credit bureaus for consumers impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and …
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September 7, 2022National Updateby

NFL Foundation & Players Coalition Named Appleseed’s 2022 Pillars Of Justice

WASHINGTON, DC – In 1984 Ronald McKeithen was sentenced to die in prison for a convenience store robbery in Birmingham, Alabama. No one was physically injured in the robbery, and no shots were fired, but life without parole was the …
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