Archive for the “News” Category

“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

IJPC’S Response to Human Rights’ Violations in Gaza

In keeping with IJPC’s mission, we oppose all violations of the human rights of both Palestinian and Israeli citizens. We fully support all peaceful efforts to resolve disputes and to establish a culture of respectful coexistence among all peoples of the Middle East. The recent events urge IJPC to voice opposition to the actions taken by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against the Palestinian people in Gaza, and the U.S. complicity in these actions. Read More

Spring 2018 Newsletter

In our Spring 2018 Newsletter, learn about the state of executions in Ohio, about the nonviolent book study Engage that we did this winter and spring, a wrap up of the successful Ohio Nuns on the Bus tour we did, and to learn a bit more about some anti-human trafficking federal legislation that was recently signed! Read More

Stop History from Repeating Again

On Monday, April 16th, Cincinnati’s city council signed an ordinance which took the next step towards building an FC Cincinnati stadium in the West End. This news was first on the minds of over 100 people who gathered that same evening for the Rethinking Racism event, “Disappearing Communities of Color: A Panel Discussion”. The featured panelists included Dr. Carl Westmoreland, Mark Curnutte, and Yvette Simpson. Read More