(she/her) United Methodist pastor serving @BrookeRoadUMC. Executive Director of @RockfordUM. I will definitely talk politics and religion at the dinner party.
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
11 Oct 2023
When children see scary images on the news, they can have big feelings and big questions. You can provide comfort through tough times and remind kids they are safe. For more resources, visit: m.sesame.org/OfferingComfort
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE POOR
"The Cook County Jail population has dipped below 5,000 for only the second time in nearly four decades, a drop experts are linking to Illinois’ historic elimination of cash bail on Sept. 18."
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
The number of people jailed in Cook County has dropped by nearly 500 people since the Pretrial Fairness Act took effect. Similar declines are happening across IL.
These numbers will fluctuate as this fight is far from over. We must stay engaged & defend the law from attacks.
ALT Graphic by Molly Costello. Text at the top reads "The Pretrial Fairness Act Keeps Families Together", below is an image of a family hugging with a constellation of stars connecting them.
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
2 Oct 2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Emily’s List president Laphonza Butler to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. She will become the first Black openly gay U.S. senator in America.
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
1 Oct 2023
CEO pay of the largest carmakers in the world.
Honda: $2.3M
Nissan $4.5M
Toyota: $6.7M
BMW: $5.6M
Mercedes: $7.5M
Porsche: $7.9M
Ford: $21M
Stellantis: $25M
GM: $29M
Folks, don't believe it for a second that US automakers can't afford to pay workers better wages.
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
21 Sep 2023
Police have killed at least 827 people so far in 2023, with more than 3 people killed by police per day on average. mappingpoliceviolence.us
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
It took a statewide movement to #EndMoneyBail in Illinois.
Today, communities all across Illinois came together to mark this historic moment. Events celebrating the Pretrial Fairness Act took place in Chicago, Joliet, Rockford & Springfield!
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
15 Sep 2023
In 3 days, the new law will go into effect in Illinois to end cash bail, protect survivors, save taxpayer money, & enhance public health. Approved by the IL Supreme Court. The lies are already in full force. Fortunately: there's a fact-checking resource: pretrialfairness.org/debunk.
Misleading the public about the impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act puts community safety at risk.
The Supreme Court has ruled on the law, it's time for all stakeholders to work together for the good of all Illinoisans.
View more fact checks here: pretrialfairness.org/debunk/
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
15 Sep 2023
So disappointed to see our State's Attorney continuing to spread misinformation. The people of Winnebago County deserve better. Get the facts here:
Misleading the public about the impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act puts community safety at risk.
The Supreme Court has ruled on the law, it's time for all stakeholders to work together for the good of all Illinoisans.
View more fact checks here: pretrialfairness.org/debunk/
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
12 Sep 2023
Money bond ends September 18th! Help us hold the courts accountable by getting trained to observe court and take notes - no experience required! Sign up here for a training Wednesday night at 6pm: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
ALT Abolishing money bond is racial justice
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
27 Aug 2023
Racism is not mere dislike.
Racism is driven by an ideology of supremacy power (being in it, fear of losing it, and by a grotesque desire for more of it).
So if a person is indoctrinated to believe that their race should always be in power, but is losing it…
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27 Aug 2023
To trans youth across Illinois, know you are loved and that we stand with you. #protectranskids
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
Get trained up and hold the courts the accountable!
Our first court watch training is this weekend! Click the link to court watch in Winnebago County with our friends at @RockfordUM or to sign-up for trainings in other parts of IL: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
We just launched this letter campaign and already have 160 letters! Help us get to 200 before the end of today!
The movement for pretrial justice is celebrating a huge win: the IL Supreme Court upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act!
This fight is far from over & we need your help showing that Illinois is ready to end money bond. Take action now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/le…
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That's Imogene and me on the left in this photo, and we love living in a state that's working to end mass incarceration and make our communities safer. Join me in signing this letter to our state legislators telling them you care about justice!
actionnetwork.org/letters/le…
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
"Wealth-based jailing has been brought up in our legislature twice, effectively placed on the ballot & heard by the courts. It is time to roll up our sleeves & see this historic reform through." Rev. Otis Moss III (@OM3)
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Rev. Violet Johnicker retweeted
21 Jul 2023
"As faith leaders from the Rockford region, we are united in celebrating the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Pretrial Fairness Act. Ending the injustice of the money bond system is a significant moral victory"
Read the rest here:
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As a Methodist pastor and as a citizen of Illinois, I am overjoyed by today’s news that the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act! From here in Rockford to every corner of the state, people have come together to end money bond.
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I'm so proud my kids get to grow up in an Illinois that has denounced the antiquated system of money bond. Someday I’ll explain that we used to have a horrible system of locking people in cages who hadn’t even been convicted of crimes, and then forcing them to buy their freedom.
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18 Jul 2023
Thanks be to God, the old way is ending and a new, more just system will begin. There’s still a long way to go in making this world look like the beloved community that God calls us to build, but today’s victory for justice is a time of celebration.
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