Southern Coalition for Social Justice

We've moved to Bluesky! 🦋 Follow us on Bluesky as we continue to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and advocate for justice, equity, and systemic reform. 🔗: bsky.app/profile/scsjof…

“This is just like pouring fuel on a fire,” said Jake Sussman, interim chief counsel of Durham-based Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s Justice System Reform team, who tracks state justice issues. @scsj @decarceratenow1

With no reentry support, Phillip Vance Smith was released from prison into homelessness. His story echoes thousands of others, writing in Bolts that 1 in 6 people left North Carolina prisons last year “as hopelessly as I did” with nowhere to turn. boltsmag.org/north-carolina…

North Carolinians are calling on Governor Cooper to commute all death sentences to prison terms before he leaves office at the end of 2024. Time is running out. Add your voice now! actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell…

No, having 34 felony convictions does not stop Trump from being president. But felony convictions DO prohibit 19 million people in the US from earning a living in more ordinary roles, like firefighting or pest control work.

If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line – it’s your right to vote! 🗳️ No one can turn you away if you're already in line. If you need any help or run into issues, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-888-OUR-VOTE (1-888-687-8683).

Your vote is your voice! 🗳️✅️ Make yours heard today. And if you have any questions at all about voting in your state, including voter ID, polling locations, voter registration, or voting deadlines, be sure to call or text 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.

Know Before You Go ✔️ Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. Most voters will simply show their driver’s license...but there are many other acceptable photo IDs! Learn more at gotidnc.org. #ElectionDay

Your gender identity should NOT affect your right to vote! ⚧️🗳️ If you live in a state that requests/requires ID to vote, you can vote even if your gender marker on your ID doesn't "match" your gender presentation. Learn more and get ready to vote at VoteRiders.org/pride

Our North Carolina friends are asking the state to safely release folks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, just as it did during the pandemic. No running water or sewage in many facilities. Understaffing. Overcrowding. Poor conditions affect everyone. newsobserver.com/news/state/nor…

🚨 Today is the last chance to vote! Your vote matters, your voice is power. ⬇️ Check out poll hours across the South, free ride codes, and the voter hotline in case you need it. Show up, and make your voice heard!

Election Day is tomorrow (11.05) - Make sure you know your rights when heading to the polls! Remember, if you run into any issues, call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683)

Civil rights groups are on the ground, ensuring every voter can make their voice heard during #Election2024. We're here to protect your right to vote and support you through any challenges that arise. Issues while voting? Call - 1-866-OUR-VOTE indianz.com/NativeVote/202…

UPDATE: We applaud the 4th Circuit's decision to reject an attempt at voter purging in North Carolina just before the election. This ruling safeguards NC voters' rights to have their voices heard! southerncoalition.org/civil-rights-g…

We filed an amicus w/@Secure_Families in NC where efforts seek to block military & overseas voters. Attempts to stop overseas families & troops from voting so close to Election Day flies in the face of the values our troops defend w/their lives. ➡️ 🔗 bit.ly/3NMLpGk

NEW: The NC NAACP and two voters urge the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to stop an attempt of voter purging just weeks before election. southerncoalition.org/nc-naacp-voter…

According to @scsj's report, resentencing efforts in North Carolina have saved 598 years+ of imprisonment and have saved taxpayers as much as $17.7M: bit.ly/4gHoGZQ

We are currently partnering with two churches in the Roanoke area to collect and distribute much-needed items to hard-hit areas of rural Southwest Virginia. If you're in the area and looking for a way to donate or get involved, any donations would be very welcome.

Contact our crisis hotline if you have a question about an incarcerated loved one, a pending criminal court date, or if you or a loved one need assistance navigating the FEMA process. You can reach the hotline at 919-391-0367 or email scsjcrisisresponse@gmail.com

Our hearts go out to those in North Carolina and throughout the South who are grieving, displaced, or struggling to survive as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.