Equal Justice Initiative
About
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
What Is Your Organization Suggesting?
The following are actions straight from the Equal Justice Initiative website.
Donate
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Contact Your Representatives
Make your voice heard! Write to or call your representatives at the local, state, and national level. Urge them to take up your cause, or call them out on stances you disagree with. Every email, letter, or message is counted and is an important indicator that your cause is important to their constituents.
ResistBot
Resistbot is a chatbot that turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes.
Send the word RESIST to Resistbot on Apple Messages, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, or by text to 50409 and answer the questions texted back.
In minutes, you’ll have contacted Congress or your other elected officials. Make your letter open for maximum effect.
Find Your Elected Officials
USA.gov has a tool to to find your Federal, State, and Local officials, just enter your address. They provide a physical address, phone numbers, and social media accounts for every elected official.
Register to Vote
Register or check your registration status and find out what issues are on your ballot.
Vote.org
Vote Like A Beast
Analyze Where You Are Spending Your Money
For better, or for worse, some companies and politicians only seem to respond to boycotts or an increase in sales. So wield your purchasing power carefully!
Find companies who align with your cause and support them.
Find companies that don't support your cause and spend your money at alternative companies.
Goods Unite Us
Search for a company and find their political donations. Get suggestions for alternative brands. Do some research and spend your money wisely!
Open Secrets
Look up a politician to see who is funding their campaign.
Learning / Education
It's important to actively learn about the issues you are passionate about. Consider taking a class, read a book, or do a project that will immerse yourself into your cause.
Here are some resources Equal Justice Initiative has provided.
Host an Educational Event Visit a Legacy SiteThe following are some general examples of the types of courses and books you could look for.
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Books on Causes Equal Justice Initiative is Involved With
- WebAIM Accessibility Training Courses
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Online Courses, Certifications