Author Archives: Kathy Mulady

You Are Not a Loan – You Are Not Alone!

Debt isn’t a personal failing – it’s a national crisis. We are standing up for those burdened by debt that is threatening their future and ours: students, homeowners, the working poor, and those with serious illness and crushing medical debt. We are gathering the nation – inviting everyone to come together – and help usContinue reading “You Are Not a Loan – You Are Not Alone!”

The Road to Prosperity

Giving Idaho Immigrants the Chance to Apply for a Driver’s License Cultivates a Future of Shared Opportunity and Success to the Benefit of All Idahoans Read: The Road to Prosperity This report was produced by Julie Chinitz, Ben Henry, Fernando Mejia and Sheley Secrest of the Alliance for a Just Society, and Krista Bustamante, AnaContinue reading “The Road to Prosperity”

Alliance Statement on Immigration Ruling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Contact:  Kathy Mulady, Communications kathy@allianceforajustsociety.org Alliance for a Just Society Joins Organizations Nationwide, Confident That the Politically Motivated, Anti-immigrant Ruling Will be Quickly Overturned WASHINGTON – The ruling today by an anti-Obama, anti-immigrant judge in Brownsville, Texas, is disappointing, but it is only a temporary setback. Immigrants andContinue reading “Alliance Statement on Immigration Ruling”

In Seattle Feb. 26? Attend our Panel on Health Care Disparities

Join us on February 26! What Will it Take to End Racial Disparities in Health Care in Washington State? Panel Discussion in Seattle’s Columbia City on Feb. 26 Insurance coverage alone can’t overcome the histories of neglect, poverty and discrimination that created poor health outcomes for people of color in Washington. Improved access to health careContinue reading “In Seattle Feb. 26? Attend our Panel on Health Care Disparities”

“A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty”

For Immediate Release     January 27, 2015 “A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty” Most of America’s job growth is taking place in low-wage occupations  WASHINGTON – Half of all new jobs nationwide don’t pay enough for a full-time worker to live on – much less a single parent with a child.Continue reading ““A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty””

Minimum Wage Shouldn’t Force Workers to Live in Poverty

On New Year’s Day, 20 states raised their minimum wages. That leaves a lot of states that aren’t increasing the minimum wage — along with the federal government. Even some of those employees who are getting increases don’t have much to celebrate. Workers in Florida might barely notice their 12-cents-an-hour raise. And the extra 15 centsContinue reading “Minimum Wage Shouldn’t Force Workers to Live in Poverty”

Making Ends Meet: Unaffordable Housing

Last month, we showed just how difficult it is for working parents to afford to pay for child care and cover other living expenses. One of those other major living expenses that all workers must account for is the cost of housing and utilities. Housing is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30Continue reading “Making Ends Meet: Unaffordable Housing”

Ferguson Tragedy is a Mandate to Change Police Policies and Practices in Our Country

For Immediate Release November 24, 2014 ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY Contact: Kathy Mulady, Communications Director (206) 992-8787 or Libero Della Piana, Senior Organizer Libero@allianceforajustsociety.org Ferguson Grand Jury Decision in the Killing of Michael Brown The Alliance for a Just Society joins with millions of people who are outraged and incredulous that no indictment wasContinue reading “Ferguson Tragedy is a Mandate to Change Police Policies and Practices in Our Country”