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Slavery Is Still Legal for Two Million People in the U.S.
Last year, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but the United…
Jun 15, 2022
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In Virginia, Money—Not Justice—Drives Prosecution
If a budget is an expression of values, then Virginia sends a clear message…
Jun 14, 2022
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Two Years of COVID-19 Have Fueled a Crisis of Isolation in Prisons
Most incarcerated people in the United States were left behind bars in…
May 19, 2022
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COVID-19 Restrictions May Be Easing, but in Prison We’re Still Here Alone
My name is David Sell. I'm currently housed at Wende Correctional Facility. I…
May 18, 2022
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More Corrections Officers Won’t Make the Crisis on Rikers Disappear
New York City spent more than $30,000 to hold Herman Diaz on Rikers Island…
May 04, 2022
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Diversion Programs Are a Smart, Sustainable Investment in Public Safety
If jurisdictions want to improve public safety, then there are few better…
Apr 28, 2022
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Rural Communities Need More Health Care, Not More Jails
Sullivan County, a shade under 160,000 people and tucked in the Appalachian…
Apr 27, 2022
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Most 911 Calls Have Nothing To Do With Crime. Why Are We Still Sending Police?
An operator at the Crisis Response Unit (CRU) call center in Olympia,…
Apr 22, 2022
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New York Closed Six Prisons and Saved $142 Million. Here’s How That Money Should Be Spent.
A correctional officer watches as people sit for lunch at the Moriah Shock…
Apr 21, 2022
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We Need to Think Beyond Police in Mental Health Crises
In March of 2020, Joe Prude called 911 for assistance. His brother, Daniel…
Apr 06, 2022