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How the war in Iraq militarized communities in the U.S. 

Mar 16, 2023 Mary Zerkel

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How the war in Iraq militarized communities in the U.S. 

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How the war in Iraq militarized communities in the U.S. 

How the war in Iraq militarized communities in the U.S. 

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Kee and August are working to debunk carceral narratives

Inspired by the Emerging Leaders for Liberation program, and by their own experiences growing up in Chicago, Kee Taylor and August Hupp worked together on a powerful zine they called ‘The Miseducation of Illinois: Debunking Carceral Narratives.’ Hear them explain the project in their own words.

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A year of work for peace and justice

Thank you for your generous support this past year! Around the world, our global AFSC community is carrying out powerful work for peace and justice. Watch this video to see some of the efforts you made possible in 2022.

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How Atlanta residents refused to let the city take their homes—and won

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Moving beyond prisons in California

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Why we should think twice about calling the police (while keeping our neighbors safe)

Why we should think twice about calling the police (while keeping our neighbors safe)

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