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Guilty until Proven Innocent: The Exonerated comes to Gonzaga

The death penalty drama, "The Exonerated," will return Spokane the week before Thanksgiving. Hosted by the Gonzaga University Department of Theatre and Arts.

PJALS rally calls for U.S. to cease military support of Israel

The attention of those ogling the polished, classic cars on display in downtown Spokane Thursday evening was interrupted when dozens of people waving Palestinian flags and shaking “no war” signs marched their way to the offices of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Sen. Patty Murray to show opposition U.S. military aid supporting Israel's bombing of civilians in Gaza.

BRIEF: Community invited to share criminal justice system experiences

The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane is teaming up with Smart Justice Spokane and I Did the Time to invite those in the community who have experienced the realities of the criminal justice system to share their stories through the Smart Justice PhotoVoice Project.

BRIEF: PJALS to protest against U.S. war in Iraq

Today at 5 p.m. volunteers from the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane will gather on the corner of Division and North River Drive to show their opposition to U.S. intervention in Iraq.

BRIEF: Palestine Film Festival continues through end of month

"Out of the Shadows" — a Palestine film festival, presented by PJALS and the Arab Culture Club of Spokane Community College, continues throughout April.

BRIEF: On tax day, locals will submit photo petitions calling for Pentagon cuts

Today, as the national debate over sequestration cuts and budget priorities wages on, locals will make their voices heard by delivering hand-written letters and "Money for People, Not for War" photo petitions to Rep. McMorris-Rodgers, Sen. Patty Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell. This is the latest in a series of actions from community members calling for Pentagon cuts and shifting funds to education, healthcare and community needs, according to the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane.

Upcoming Spokane conference to focus on economic justice, action

The fourth annual Peace and Economic Justice Action Conference will take place March 15-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive.

Organized by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane,  or PJALS, the conference aims to educate people on local and national issues, get them excited about positive change and help provide ways for to put their interests and passions into action.

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