Our next call is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 CST/ 6:00 MST/5:00PST. The call will focus attention on Amnesty International’s continuing efforts to abolish the death penalty and upcoming actions.
Dial in on May 18th by calling the number below:
Join
James Clark, AIUSA's Senior Campaigner on the Death Penalty, as well as
members and member leaders, in a discussion of the current state of
death penalty legislation in the U.S. Find out about the work of State
Death Penalty Abolition Coordinators (SDPAC’s) and how you can help
advance Amnesty’s abolition work.
Our agenda for the call is:
1. Overview/Current state of Death Penalty Work (Led by James Clark)
2. Roles of State Death Penalty Abolition Coordinators (SDPAC’s)
- Importance of SDPAC’s.
- How to become an SDPAC
3. Death Penalty Work in the U.S.
- Current Highlighted Cases
- Current Legislation Around the Country
4. Nebraska Ballot Proposal
- Background
- What Members Can Do/What Your Group Can Do
5. Open Q & A/Sharing
This
fall, Amnesty’s Program to Abolish the Death Penalty will be working to
align members to take actions around an upcoming ballot proposal in
Nebraska. Call in to learn how you – or your group - can prepare to take part in this crucial campaign.
If you have ideas for future agenda items, or would like to help facilitate a call, please contact me with your suggestions at egur@aiusa.org or (212) 633-4272.
We look forward to having you join us!
In solidarity,
Edwin Gur
Membership Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
