This is the first of "action alert" episodes, where I will share a time-sensitive action for all of us to participate in that yes, can make a difference. Today's is to stop the execution of Leonard "Raheem" Taylor, who is scheduled to be executed by the state of Missouri on Feb. 7th, despite his innocence.

Please call Governor Parson at 573-400-0357 or 573-751-3222 today and say the following (script provided by Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty):

"Hello, my name is [name], and I am from [add city] calling today to ask that Governor Parson halt the execution of Leonard Taylor. Leonard Taylor has an innocence claim that needs to be reviewed. Please use your executive clemency powers to issue a stay of execution and call for a Board of Inquiry to review these claims."

For more details, please visit The Innocence Project and Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

#JusticeForRaheem