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A Descending Spiral: Exposing the Death Penalty in 12 Essays
Virtual EventJoin us for an evening with Marc Bookman, author of A Descending Spiral: Exposing the Death Penalty in 12 Essays. Drawing from his 25+ years as a capital defense attorney and his gift for story-telling, Marc will make you laugh as well as and bring tears to your eyes as he recounts the almost unbelievable …
5K Run/Walk for Refugees
Join Amnesty International - Chicago activists on Oct. 2 for our 5K run/walk fundraiser along the lakefront. Our group needs to raise about $1,500 for our co-sponsorship of a refugee family coming to Chicago. Suggested voluntary donation is $10 but any amount is welcome. We’d encourage all participants to help us by getting donations from …
The Death Penalty: Not In My Name
October 11, 4:30 - 6:00 pm ET Register here! Ray Krone was sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. Ray's conviction was due in part to the prosecution's use of "junk science." District Attorneys still use faulty forensic evidence to convict people who are innocent. The newly-emerging science of DNA proved …
Vigil for BK16 at Indian Consulate on Friday, 12/10
Indian Consulate 3 East 64th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAmnesty's Local Group 26 in New York has taken on the case of the BK16 and would like to invite anyone in the NYC area to participate in a Vigil in front of the Indian consulate on Human Rights Day, December 10th from 12pm to 2pm. In order to make this event a success, we …
Amnesty Groups 9&280: Monthly Letter-Writing Meeting
Whole Foods at 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd, upstairs seating area 450 W 33rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAmnesty Local Groups 9&280 meet the first Saturday of every month for letter-writing in support of Amnesty Urgent Actions. Dates: First Saturdays each month, through and including June 4th Time: 10am until noon Where: Whole Foods in NYC on 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd (closer to 31st) As soon as you enter the building, you’ll …
Amnesty Groups 9&280: Monthly Letter-Writing Meeting
Whole Foods at 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd, upstairs seating area 450 W 33rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAmnesty Local Groups 9&280 meet the first Saturday of every month for letter-writing in support of Amnesty Urgent Actions. Dates: First Saturdays each month, through and including June 4th Time: 10am until noon Where: Whole Foods in NYC on 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd (closer to 31st) As soon as you enter the building, you’ll …
Amnesty Groups 9&280: Monthly Letter-Writing Meeting
Whole Foods at 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd, upstairs seating area 450 W 33rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAmnesty Local Groups 9&280 meet the first Saturday of every month for letter-writing in support of Amnesty Urgent Actions. Dates: First Saturdays each month, through and including June 4th Time: 10am until noon Where: Whole Foods in NYC on 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd (closer to 31st) As soon as you enter the building, you’ll …
Amnesty Groups 9&280: Monthly Letter-Writing Meeting
Whole Foods at 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd, upstairs seating area 450 W 33rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAmnesty Local Groups 9&280 meet the first Saturday of every month for letter-writing in support of Amnesty Urgent Actions. Dates: First Saturdays each month, through and including June 4th Time: 10am until noon Where: Whole Foods in NYC on 10th Avenue between 31st and 32nd (closer to 31st) As soon as you enter the building, you’ll …
CANCELLED – President Biden: San Francisco Urges You to Free Leonard Peltier – Before it is Too Late!
San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe event organizers are rescheduling this event due to a forecast of rain and cold and want to get a good turn out and not get folks drenched! Join Amnesty members in San Francisco for a Photo Action and Press Conference with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and local human rights community members. In …
Rally to Free Leonard Peltier
Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join American Indian Movement (AIM) members, prominent indigenous organizers and other advocates for an urgent rally calling on President Biden to grant clemency to Native American elder Leonard Peltier—this year! What: Rally to Free Leonard Peltier with Speakers and Musical Guests! When: Sunday, November 13 at 2pm Where: Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC …