Minneapolis Police Department Has Broken Its Oath
No matter the color of our skin or where we come from, we deserve to live in communities where we are safe and our lives are valued. We deserve to…
It’s Possible to Release Incarcerated People to Their Families for Our Health & Safety – Take Action NOW
Most Minnesotans believe that every human being, no matter their race or income, is deserving of dignity and redemption. Yet, in Minnesota, we have laws that criminalize and incarcerate high…
MN Probation Reform is Possible!
We can potentially cap probation at 5 Years!!! Action Alert: Show Up for Probation Reform This Thursday, Dec. 19th! Minnesotans across race, gender and geography support compassionate limits on retribution…
Blue Fear and Black Death: An old American Story
Atatiana Jefferson, a 28-year-old pre-med graduate, was shot to death in her own home where she was playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew in Fort Worth, Texas. And again…
ISAIAH Statement Regarding Proposed Modifications to Sentencing Guidelines
Faith Leaders Ask, What is Justice? The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) is considering modifying policies regarding the application of Criminal History Scores. MSGC has invited public stakeholders to offer…
Video: Saint Paul Faith Leaders Reject Adding 50 Cops to Saint Paul’s Budget
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget] ISAIAH Saint Paul clergy and faith leaders responded to the Saint Paul Police Department’s request for 50 cops by demanding a city budget that reflects community-first public…
Candidate Forums for a Welcoming and Just Hennepin County
ISAIAH hosts Districts 2, 3 and 4 Hennepin County Commissioners Candidate Forums at Sanctuary Congregations to focus on immigration, racial equity In the last two weeks, three Hennepin County commissioners’…
Hennepin County Attorney Put ‘in the Hot Seat’
On Sunday, May 6, 100 faith leaders, community leaders and Hennepin County residents gathered at New Creation Church in North Minneapolis to have a public meeting with County Attorney Michael…