a group of Montanans who speak to public policy from the perspective of conscience and convictions to increase the common good
Truth to Power
a group of Montanans who speak to public policy from the perspective of conscience and convictions to increase the common good
Giving testimony, attending committee meetings, watching bills, building relationships,
How to navigate legislative websites, write testimony, follow committees, understand legislative jargon
Meet weekly during the session for moral support and information sharing.
Distribute material to TTP members, encourage contact with legislators via phone, email and the legislative website
Generate sign-on letters, op-eds, talking points and perspectives on policy.
TTP has no fixed policy platform. We elevate positions of conscience and conviction to increase the common good.
Tools to help you get involved.
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There are many reasons to end the use of the death penalty. Executing criminals does not effectively address the roots of violence in our society. It has not been shown to effectively deter the sorts of crimes for which it is applied. It does not restore lives destroyed by acts of violence.
State-sanctioned killing violates the deeply-held beliefs of people from different religious traditions. The Friends Committee on National Legislation seeks abolition of the death penalty because we believe that state-sanctioned killing denies the sacredness of human life and violates our belief in the human capacity for change.
State-sanctioned killing violates the deeply-held beliefs of people from different religious traditions.
There are sound reasons for questioning accuracy and fairness in the application of the death penalty. The exoneration of some death row inmates has revealed instances of police and/or prosecutorial misconduct. Persuasive evidence exists that the death penalty is applied in a racially disparate manner. DNA testing has increased public awareness of the fallibility of the criminal justice system. There is no way to prevent innocent persons from being sentenced to death. Once carried out, that sentence is irreversible.
Here’s an interview we did with Representative Ed Stafman of Bozeman and Senator Mary Ann Dunwell of East Helena. They shared how best to support them during the busy legislative session. Click here to see the unedited zoom recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_EnEXWRC6TQp3izEBj7wIz1Ny1aRyr_/view?usp=sharing
Catalyst Montana – Organizing for Justice https://www.catalystmt.org/pli PLI is a multi-day training and community building event for anyone interested in realizing a future where there is justice, safety, and dignity for all. PLI is held annually and builds the skill and community necessary to create meaningful change in our lives as low-income and marginalized Montanans.…
Its election season, and that means opportunities to ask questions of political candidates. Asking thoughtful questions in a public or private setting can help the candidate understand what is important to voters. If the forum is in public, its also an opportunity to educate the candidate(s) and the audience about an issue that is important…
It’s quick and easy. go to Montana’s Voter Portal (If the above link doesn’t work, type in https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx ) If your status is not “active,” contact your county election office. Please encourage friends, neighbors, and family to do the same. The phone number and address are on your county’s web page. Also, voters in Montana are reporting…
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