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“One of the Most Dangerous” Legislative Seasons: The Criminalization of LGBTQ+ People in 2023
The criminal legal system has long been used as a weapon to surveil, police,…
Jun 23, 2023
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After 29 Years, Incarcerated Students Are Finally Going Back to School
In July, incarcerated people, regardless of sentence length or conviction…
Jun 22, 2023
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How College in Prison is Changing Lives
Dameon Stackhouse was watching the daily announcements as they played on a loop…
Jun 21, 2023
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Juneteenth Is Incomplete While Slavery Persists in Prisons
As we celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the…
Jun 15, 2023
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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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