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 …
This week, the Arkansas Times was kind to publish an opinion piece we wrote regarding the history of Arkansas’s Medicaid expansion and the critical importance of our state’s Medicaid programs. Our state legislative session begins January 13th, and we anticipate …
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 …
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement mass deportations through an alarming declaration of a national emergency, vulnerable immigrant families across the country face the grim reality of upheaval, separation, and uncertainty. Trump’s plans, confirmed through his public endorsement of …
For many individuals leaving incarceration, the path back into society can feel like navigating a labyrinth of barriers, each turn revealing challenges that make stability seem unattainable. With limited access to healthcare, food, housing, and employment, these individuals often find …
On September 12, 2024, the Appleseed Foundation hosted the annual Pillars of Justice Awards Celebration at the University of the District of Columbia’s Student Center in Washington, D.C. This event brought together advocates, supporters, and leaders dedicated to advancing justice, …
The Appleseed Foundation is thrilled to announce that Teresa Woody has been named the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year! The Appleseed Advocate of the Year award honors a member of the Appleseed Network who has shown exceptional commitment to …
https://youtu.be/i-ltIqbdt_c The Appleseed Network’s annual all-network meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, hosted by Missouri Appleseed this spring, was an inspiring gathering of advocates from our 18 legal justice centers across the United States and Mexico. This year’s event featured a …
On Tuesday, May 21, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1835, the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, into law. This monumental legislation, which passed unanimously in the Oklahoma Senate and overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives, promises to reshape the state’s …
Jonathan Kozol joined the Appleseed Network on April 9, 2024, for a Zoom discussion about Mr. Kozol’s newest book, “An End to Inequality,” which explores the deep-seated issues of racial inequality and persistent segregation in our public schools. Here is a …
