Prison Construction is the Wrong Approach for Alabama, Says Alabama Appleseed
Advocacy News, Fair Schools, Safe CommunitiesMontgomery, AL – Today the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced a plan to hire a project management team to construct new prison facilities and renovate existing facilities. This announcement follows unsuccessful attempts in…
Alabama Appleseed Urges Governor Ivey to Rethink Alabama's Drug Policy
Advocacy News, Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Frank KnaackMontgomery, AL – The following statement is by Frank Knaack, executive director of Alabama Appleseed, regarding Governor Ivey's decision to award $1.3 million to establish the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force:
"After more than 45 years…
Alabama’s Death Penalty Process is Broken
Advocacy News, Leah Nelson, Other IssuesOn Thursday, October 19, the state of Alabama executed Torrey Twayne McNabb by lethal injection, using a secret execution protocol that has repeatedly resulted in botched procedures.
The execution did not go well. After reassuring his family…
Introducing Dana Sweeney – Alabama Appleseed's Organizer
Alabama Appleseed News, Dana SweeneyMy name is Dana Sweeney, and I am the newest addition to the Alabama Appleseed team. Continuing the efforts of many Appleseed advocates before me, I will be working as a statewide organizer to put an end to predatory lending practices in Alabama.…
Introducing Leah Nelson - Alabama Appleseed's Researcher
Alabama Appleseed News, Leah NelsonMy name is Leah Nelson, and I am delighted to join Appleseed. As Researcher, I will be collecting stories, data, and information to turn into white papers, reports, and advocacy material to support Appleseed’s Access to Justice and Fair Schools,…
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