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April 24, 2024National Update, Newseducation, ny appleseed, school integrationby The Appleseed Network

Beyond Divides: A Conversation with Author Jonathan Kozol

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 transcript of that discussion, edited …

April 15, 2024National Update, News, Pro Bono Spotlightcivil liberties, class action, KS Appleseedby The Appleseed Network

A Beacon of Hope: Kansas Appleseed’s Historic Victory in Wichita

Last week, Kansas Appleseed, in collaboration with the ACLU of Kansas and pro bono firm Shook Hardy & Bacon, won an important victory for the people of Wichita. Their settlement in the class action lawsuit Progeny v. City of Wichita against the unconstitutional “Gang List” …

March 26, 2024National Update, Newsby The Appleseed Network

Bert Pogrebin was a tireless, loving advocate for a more just world

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Bert Pogrebin, an Appleseed Founder and lifelong champion for justice, passed away Monday morning, surrounded by loved ones singing Bert’s favorite songs. Anyone who had the honor of meeting Bert immediately saw …

January 26, 2024National Update, Newsjails, Missouri, MO Appleseed, prison reform, prisonsby Liza Weiss

Transforming Lives: Missouri Appleseed’s Innovative Medicaid Program in St. Louis Jails

At Missouri Appleseed, we recently launched a groundbreaking new Medicaid enrollment program in partnership with the St. Louis County Jail. This initiative addresses a critical gap in support for individuals transitioning back into society by proactively enrolling them in Medicaid while they are still incarcerated. That …

January 24, 2024National Update, NewsAL Appleseed, Alabama, criminal justice reform, medicaid, prison reform, prisons, voting rightsby The Appleseed Network

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 member of the larger network …

January 27, 2022National Update, Newsby The Appleseed Network

18 Organizations Call on US Secretary of Transportation to Ensure Equity in Infrastructure Spending

This week, the Appleseed Foundation, the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, and 16 members of the Appleseed Network and the Shriver Center’s Legal Impact Network joined together in an urgent letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. We called on Secretary Buttigieg to ensure …

Beyond Divides: A Conversation with Author Jonathan Kozol

A Beacon of Hope: Kansas Appleseed’s Historic Victory in Wichita

Bert Pogrebin was a tireless, loving advocate for a more just world

Transforming Lives: Missouri Appleseed’s Innovative Medicaid Program in St. Louis Jails

Alabama Appleseed at the Forefront: Championing Justice in Legislative Advocacy

18 Organizations Call on US Secretary of Transportation to Ensure Equity in Infrastructure Spending

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