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Arrested While Bringing His Son Gifts—Then Deported
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not tell Ramon’s* family…
Jun 14, 2023
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We Founded a Youth Mentoring Program While in Prison, and It’s Saving Lives
A Change Comes From Within session.
The youth mentoring program Change Comes…
Jun 08, 2023
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Black Drivers Were Pulled Over Less Often After a Minnesota County Changed Its Policies
Police killed Philando Castile in July 2016 after pulling him over for driving…
Jun 07, 2023
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Why Are Louisiana Legislators Trying to Incarcerate More People?
Last month, Louisiana’s House of Representatives passed
a bill that would…
Jun 06, 2023
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In Win for Criminal Legal System Reform, New Mexico Eliminates Criminal Court Fees for Adults
In April, New Mexico passed legislation to eliminate all post-adjudication…
Jun 01, 2023
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Society’s Problems Call for More Than Police
People across the United States agree that police should not be called on to…
May 18, 2023
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Children Suffer When Parents Are Imprisoned
Imprisoning parents hurts children. It increases children’s likelihood of…
May 11, 2023
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New Yorkers Have Known Bail Doesn’t Work for 60 Years. Why Are We Still Debating It?
New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
This spring, New York Governor Kathy Hochul…
May 04, 2023
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Close New York's "Legalized Sweatshops” and End Slavery Once and For All
When children in New York’s classrooms are learning about the historic horrors…
May 01, 2023
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College Applications Shouldn’t Ask About Conviction History
Syrita Steib knew she was an unequivocally strong applicant. “I had a 3.875…
Apr 28, 2023