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One Iranian-American’s Perspective on US-Iran Tensions, Part Two

Part Two: Earlier this year, the United States and Iran came seriously close to an all-out war between the two nations. Fortunately, cooler heads have prevailed for now, but the danger of war is still very real.Read More

My Experience at Motel X

If you get the chance, challenge yourself to go see Motel X. It won’t be an easy experience, but it’s a reminder of the very real situation people have to live through in our community.Read More

One Iranian-American’s Perspective on US-Iran Tensions, Part One

Earlier this month, the United States and Iran came seriously close to an all-out war between the two nations. Fortunately, cooler heads have prevailed for now, but the danger of war is still very real. Read More

Federal Executions Should Unify the Anti-Death Penalty Movement

We must find strength in our relationships with each other to continue pushing—together—for an end to capital punishment. Read More

2018-2019 Annual Report

Check out the highlights from IJPC's 2018-2019 fiscal year in our Annual Report.Read More

Fall 2019 Newsletter

IJPC's Fall 2019 Newsletter features a reflection on YES's recent vigil for DACA, thoughts on Ohio gun legislation and death penalty conversations, messages on national and local anti-human trafficking efforts, photos from our 2019 Annual Gathering, and more.Read More

Holding Advocacy Groups, and Ourselves, Accountable on the Human Trafficking Narrative

When discussing human trafficking, it is important that inclusive language and narratives are used to better educate society and respect survivors, something we could all be better at. Wonder what types of shifts in language we could use to be better allies? Check out IJPC’s analysis of Thorn’s website to help highlight the key takeaways of holding ourselves and advocacy groups accountable. Read More