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Spokane could just decide to love its community more. Everyone wants less crime, but leaning on police to do all the work just creates more prisoners. We need to actually invest in our community; in each other.
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Our Mission is to identify and address racial disparities through a variety of community efforts which include education, advocacy, research, community engagement, policy impact, and challenges to the existing organizations and structures.
September 6-7
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Join us on September 6th & 7th for our Organizing 101 Bootcamp with Center For Third World Organizing (CTWO) in Spokane, Washington. This training is for new organizers, community members, and folks who are ready to take that first or next step into movement work. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to sharpen your skills, this bootcamp is a solid space to build your foundation.
Delve into topics like Outreach, Campaign Strategies, Member Retention, and more!
In the face of ongoing injustice and targeted enforcement, SCAR’s rolling out a new bail fund to support anyone who becomes subject to Spokane County Jail (SCJ) while standing up for our community.
Contact the Bail Fund:
Phone: 509-240-9393
Email: bail@scarspokane.org
As officials prepare more Flock cameras to roll out across Spokane County, here’s what you need to know.
‘We blew past “constitutional crisis” months ago, leaving “experts” squabbling about it in the rearview mirror.’
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about.
Spokane’s City Council passed the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance, requiring federal immigration officers to obtain a warrant before entering permitted events on public property when organizers have requested protection and followed the outlined procedures.
On June 29, 2023, Spokane City Council passed an agreement limiting the Office of Police Ombudsman's independence, requiring chief-approved investigations. This move contradicts the voters' demand for thorough, independent oversight of police misconduct, severely restricting the OPO’s ability to function autonomously and effectively address complaints against the police.
Spokane could just decide to love its community more. Everyone wants less crime, but leaning on police to do all the work just creates more prisoners. We need to actually invest in our community; in each other.