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“The Evils in the World” – A Response to Prosecutor Joe Deters

On Thursday, August 2, the catechism of the Catholic Church was officially updated to deem the death penalty death penalty always "inadmissible" because it "attacks" the inherent dignity of all humans. As Prosecutor Joe Deters is currently seeking the death penalty in the trial of Anthony Kirkland, he was asked about how his faith impacts his decision to seek the death penalty. He remarked, "There is evil in this world and there comes a point where society needs to defend itself." Sr. Andrea Koverman published a response that we have sent to the Cincinnati Enquirer but it has not yet been published. Read More

Nominations Open for the IJPC Bob Maxwell Peace Builder Award

At IJPC’s Annual Gathering this November, we will present someone with the 2nd Annual IJPC Bob Maxwell Peace Builder Award. Please help us honor the work toward peace in our community […]Read More

“Raise Our Voice Until the Injustice Stops” – Reflections of Fast and Vigil

On June 28th, three of IJPC's interns headed to Washington DC to take part in the 25th Starvin' for Justice Fast and Vigil for abolition of the death penalty. While they sent updates which we shared on our our Facebook page, we wanted to give each of these young adults a platform for a longer reflection after they finished their experience. Read More

“The Activist I Am Today” – José’s Reflection

As we celebrate José heading off to Washington DC to join NETWORK Lobby in their Associate Program, we wanted to give him an opportunity to do the thing he does best - share his story and share his perspective. If you are able to, we ask you join us on Thursday, July 12th at 5:30. Please email info@IJPCcincinnati.org to RSVP so we can plan better for pizza. We're also collecting letters to make a book to send with José wishing him well and sharing anything else you'd like. If you have any photos you'd like to include in the book, please send them and the letter to AdiosJC@IJPCcincinnati.org by this Wednesday morning at 11 AM. Read More

IJPC Interns Head to DC! Help them out!

On June 28th, three IJPC interns will be on their way to Washington DC to participate in the 25th Annual Starvin' for Justice Fast & Vigil. This 4 day event includes training, advocacy, action, community and education. For our three young adults, this is an opportunity to be present to this issue in a way that they never have been. Read why they are passionate about going. Read More

5 Things You Can Do About Family Separation

Recent news reports and audio recordings of immigrant children being forcibly separated from their parents have churned our stomachs and put fire into our voices. The practice of separating families is not new, and unless there are major changes to our immigration system, it will continue. Any proposed “solution” from Congress or executive order from the White House must be examined closely and seen within the bigger picture of mass arrests and detentions of immigrants and their families. Here are five ways you can take action to support immigrant families todayRead More

Change In “Public Charge” May Impact Immigrant Families

In what seems like an already overwhelming wave of anti-immigrant policies, our immigrant neighbors are up against one more. A new proposed policy would redefine the way that the government determines whether an individual or family is likely to become a “public charge”. With fear of proposed government policies causing people to pass up their right to public benefits and welfare, it is our responsibility to stand up and speak out against the unjust policy that again puts immigrants and their families under attack.Read More