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May 30, 2025National Update, NewsAL Appleseed, Alabama, criminal justice reform, incarceration, maternal health, Missouri, MO Appleseed, OK Appleseed, Oklahoma, partnershipsby The Appleseed Network

A New Playbook for Survivor Justice: NFL Foundation Backs Appleseed’s Three-State Collaboration

The criminal-legal system too often treats women’s trauma as an afterthought. Today, that is starting to change, thanks to a landmark partnership between the NFL Foundation and three Appleseed Network centers in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Alabama. Through a two-year, three-state …

May 13, 2025National Update, NewsMA Appleseed, Massachusetts, NE Appleseed, Nebraskaby The Appleseed Network

Appleseed is Moving the Needle — No Matter the Soil

At Appleseed, we believe in meeting the world where it is — not where we wish it to be — and changing it from the ground up. That’s why, whether we’re working in deep-blue New England or deep-red Nebraska, we …

April 23, 2025Newsadvocacy, AR Appleseed, Arkansas, legislation, maternal healthby The Appleseed Network

Arkansas Appleseed Helps Deliver a Victory for Maternal and Infant Health

In a major win for families across Arkansas, Governor Sarah Sanders has signed House Bill 1333 into law—now Act 627—requiring all insurers in the state, including Medicaid, to cover breastfeeding support and lactation consulting services. This critical step forward was …

April 10, 2025National UpdateAR Appleseed, ID, LA Appleseed, report, research, TX Appleseedby The Appleseed Network

Getting Real About REAL ID: Breaking Down Barriers to Identification

Access to a valid form of identification is essential for nearly every aspect of modern life — from boarding a plane to accessing healthcare and housing. However, the process to obtain a REAL ID is riddled with structural hurdles that …

April 4, 2025National Update, NewsMissouri, MO Appleseedby The Appleseed Network

Missouri’s New Law Brings Major Wins for Families and Communities

In March, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law four major provisions championed by Missouri Appleseed. These provisions transform the lives of justice-involved Missourians and their families by ensuring safer and healthier conditions for pregnant incarcerated women, lowering phone costs …

March 24, 2025National Update, Newsadvocacy, heirs property, LA Appleseed, legislation, Louisianaby The Appleseed Network

Louisiana Appleseed: A Champion for Heirs’ Property Rights and a Model for Appleseed Action

Heirs’ property—a term for land passed down without a clear, legal title—has long been a thorn in the side of many Louisiana families, especially in communities of color. This murky ownership can lead to forced sales and the erosion of …

February 15, 2025News, Newsletterby The Appleseed Network

The Appleseed Network in 2025: Working for Justice in Challenging Times

Newsletter2025 Q1 Newsletter The Appleseed Network in 2025: Working for Justice in Challenging Times Dear Friends, As we confront a deeply troubled political landscape, with expansive challenges to our core values of economic justice, racial justice, and inclusive democracy, Appleseed …

January 12, 2025NewsOK Appleseed, Oklahomaby The Appleseed Network

A Historic Victory for Justice in Oklahoma

On January 8, 2025, history was made in Seminole County, Oklahoma, when Lisa Moss, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual violence, was granted her freedom after 34 years of incarceration. Under the groundbreaking Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, Lisa’s Life Without …

December 11, 2024News, Newsletterby The Appleseed Network

Appleseed Q4: A Better Future is Worth Fighting For

Newsletter2024 Q4 Newsletter A Better Future is Worth Fighting For Dear Friends, Across the Appleseed Network, we share a vision of a world where justice is abundant and everyone has genuine opportunities to thrive. This year has brought challenges, but …

December 9, 2024National Update, Newsboard, nationalby The Appleseed Network

Appleseed Welcomes New Board Members

Appleseed is proud to announce the election of truly distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Kevin Johnson, Courtney Dyer, and Russell Manns. Additionally, the Foundation is excited to share the election of Sharie Brown as Co-Chair Elect and Nicholas …