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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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Introducing Phillip Ensler - Alabama Appleseed's Policy Counsel
Alabama Appleseed News, Phillip EnslerMy name is Phillip Ensler and I am excited to have recently joined Alabama Appleseed as Policy Counsel. In my role, I will provide direction and leadership to advance our policy goals. This includes managing the Access to Justice Campaign to…
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