new york update – july 29, 2021
In this issue… Upcoming #LessIsMoreNY Events Immigrants Are Essential Rally Demanding Gov. Cuomo Sign #LessIsMoreNY The #LessIsMoreNY Act passed on the last day of the legislative session in June! This is the most significant parole reform passed in the country to date – its impact will be enormous. This transformative parole bill will support individuals […]
connecticut update – july 22, 2021
In this issue… Clemency Quilt Tour in Connecticut Protect Act and Ending Solitary Confinement Connecticut Community Organizer Position Clemency Quilt Tour in Connecticut Last week, we joined Women Against Mass Incarceration as they brought The National Council’s New England Clemency Quilt Tour to Connecticut. The Clemency Quilt contains the names of incarcerated women in Connecticut […]
new york update – july 15, 2021
In this issue… #LessIsMoreNY Rally at Gov. Cuomo’s NYC Office #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Update Call #LessIsMoreNY Phone Zap #LessIsMoreNY Rally at Gov. Cuomo’s Office The Less Is More Act passed the New York Senate and Assembly in June and now we are calling on Governor Cuomo to sign the bill. Once signed into law, the bill will transform […]
connecticut update – july 8, 2021
In this issue… #FreeThemNowCT and COVID-19 Clemency Quilt Tour in Connecticut Connecticut Community Organizer Position #FreeThemNowCT and COVID-19 When the virus hit last year, it was clear that it would be particularly dangerous for people locked up in prisons and jails. As the pandemic spread, COVID infected and killed incarcerated people at far higher rates […]
new york update – july 1, 2021
In this issue… #LessIsMoreNY Facebook Live #LessIsMoreNY Phone Zap and Online Action Tool #LessIsMoreNY Facebook Live Yesterday evening, the #LessIsMoreNY campaign held a #LessIsMoreNY Facebook Live facilitated by SeQuoia Kemp (Unchained) with panelists including Katal Member Robin, Tracy Lang (A Little Piece of Light), and Emily NaPier Singletary (Unchained). During the event, our Member Robin talked about the over […]
connecticut update – june 24, 2021
In this issue… End of Legislative Session Update Katal at 5 Conversation with Black Organizers End of Legislative Session Update The Connecticut General Assembly concluded its special session last week. A number of prominent criminal justice reform bills were passed during the session, including free communications in prisons, the legalization of cannabis, restoration of voting […]
new york update – june 17, 2021
In this issue… #LessIsMoreNY Passes Senate and Assembly Katal at 5 Conversation with Black Organizers New York Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call #LessIsMoreNY Passes Senate and Assembly Together we did it! The #LessIsMoreNY Act passed last Thursday. Checkout the campaign’s press release about this monumental victory! […]
connecticut update – june 11, 2021
In this issue… End of Session Update CT Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Save the Date: Katal at 5 End of Session Update The Connecticut General Assembly concluded its regular session this week, and while lawmakers will be back for a special session later this summer, the final days were full of significant steps for […]
new york update – june 4, 2021
In this issue… Demanding Parole Reform with #LessIsMoreNY ICYMI: George Floyd and Racism in America: One Year Later Save the Date: Katal at 5 Demanding Parole Reform with #LessIsMoreNY Only one week remains in New York’s legislative session this year, and with lawmakers setting their final agendas, we’re making an all out push to make sure #LessIsMoreNY […]
connecticut update – may 27, 2021
In this issue… George Floyd and Racism in America: One Year Later Join us on Thursday June 3 for the next CT Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Save the Date: Katal at 5 George Floyd and Racism in America: One Year Later By Kenyatta Muzzanni, Director of Organizing It has been just over one year […]
