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Join us at Socialism 2025 for a weekend of politics, education, and community At this critical juncture, the Socialism Conference will be a vital gathering space for organizers and activists to sharpen analysis, hone strategy, and build solidarity.

Nalo Zidan is a philosopher, accountability strategist and masculinity scholar. We talked to them about their experience in the foster system and what healing can look like outside of carceral systems. Listen to “Adult Preschool” on The upEND Podcast. buff.ly/t4Ntd77

Families targeted by family policing are expected to conform to a white, middle-class parenting standard while fighting persistent racist ideologies about Black parents, particularly Black mothers. Citation: buff.ly/JLZnHs6

A sustainable life is something you do, it’s not something you have. We talked to Nalo Zidan about their experience in foster care as a Black, queer person. Listen to “Adult Preschool” on The upEND Podcast. Episode 🔗 buff.ly/mpWpU5C

“For the master’s tool will never dismantle the master’s house.” - Audre Lorde A system with the power to steal your children can never be one that makes families safe. #FamilyPolicing #Abolition Citation: buff.ly/JLZnHs6

upEND is excited to be an endorsing organization for #Socialism2025 in Chicago, July 3-6. **Register by April 25 for the early bird discounted rate!** Registering TODAY is the best way you can help support the conference! Haymarket Books Socialism Conference buff.ly/O61FqUB

Make sure to catch up on the most recent episodes of The upEND Podcast! Our season 2 finale will drop next week. We’ve been talking about movement solidarity + family policing abolition. buff.ly/0EqIosc

“We just seek to eradicate [the person who caused harm] like a cancer.” Nalo Zidan talks about how abolition challenges them as a survivor of child sexual abuse. #TransformativeJustice #HarmReduction Episode 🔗 buff.ly/ngGZNK0

On The upEND Podcast, Nalo Zidan discusses what it would look like to build community that is welcoming and nurturing for Black queer and trans people. Episode 🔗 buff.ly/x6QKPSE

We’re excited to finally release the trailer for our upcoming short documentary, “A Vision of Grace.” 🎬 Executive Producer - Josie Pickens Director - Sydnie Dan'el Mares Cinematographer/Editor - @lovesequel Tickets are available now at upendmovement.org/grace

"The child welfare system—more appropriately called the family policing system—is built on a foundation of cruel contradictions. It pretends to be a benevolent savior of children by terrorizing their families.” — Dorothy Roberts in “We Grow the World Together,” Haymarket Books

The Season 2 Finale is out now! Reproductive justice has always been the foundation of upEND’s work to abolish the family policing system. That’s why we wanted to speak with Ash Williams, a Black trans abortion doula and community organizer. buff.ly/QpBD88q

Volume 3 of Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work is out today with two exceptional new articles! We'll continue adding to this issue throughout the summer. Articles in APSW are always open access so head to the journal's site to download them. apswjournal.com

Ash Williams trains new abortion doulas so that they can use their “bodies, hearts, and minds to turn up on the state.” @ashwilliamsclt Full Episode 🔗 buff.ly/0DSaUAD #ReproductiveJustice #AbortionBans #TransLivesMatter #GenderAffirmingCare #FamilyPolicingSystem

Hey Houston! Are you ready for the red carpet premiere of “A Vision of Grace” with the youth of Montrose Grace Place? 🍿 📍 MATCH Houston 📅 June 27th 6:00 PM – Red Carpet & Photos 6:30 PM – Screening & Q&A Get Tickets: buff.ly/Q9QK0L0

Ash Williams talks about what the movement for family policing abolition and the movement for reproductive justice have in common. @ashwilliamsclt Full episode 🔗 buff.ly/0DSaUAD #ReproductiveJustice #AbortionBans #TransLivesMatter #GenderAffirmingCare

We're excited for the release of "The Prison Industry: How It Works and Who Profits" by @biancatylek! We spoke to Bianca this season of the upEND Podcast. Listen to "The Real Cost of Prisons" and get the book. @worthrises buff.ly/NSDJmOU

#UnpunishPregnancy is a new tool from Patient Forward and the Center for Advancing Innovative Policy! It guides users through steps to analyze policies for threats to the bodily autonomy of pregnant people, parents, and just about anyone. Check it out: buff.ly/eG566DB

Join us in Chicago, July 3-6, for #Socialism2025! It is a crucial time for the left to come together and build durable organizations, coalitions, and relationships.  ⚠️ Register by May 9 for the early bird discounted rate!  socialismconference.org

BIG NEWS! “A Vision of Grace,” upEND’ s first short film, is an official selection for the inaugural Black Alphabet Film Festival in Houston, TX. 🎬 🌿 Black Alphabet May 31, 11 AM -7 PM Houston, TX Watch the trailer and see upcoming screenings: buff.ly/fGFSZx1