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Clemency, Redemption, and Justice: A Personal Story
My release granted me more than freedom. It was a chance at redemption.
From Punishment to Promise: The Power of Redemption
The criminal legal system is too often steered by a desire for vengeance. Clemency is the vehicle to correct that.
Police Divestment Efforts Must Include Universities
Young people on campuses around the country are calling for an end to private university policing.
Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic — 3rd Edition
The third post in our series analyzing the response from prosecutors to decarcerate and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog looks at Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, and Charlotte.
Prosecutors Disappoint During Pandemic — 2nd Edition
The second post in our series analyzing the response from prosecutors to decarcerate and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog looks at Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, and San Jose.
Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic
The first post in our series analyzing the response from prosecutors to decarcerate and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog looks at NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix.
Should We Abolish the Police?
Since the protests decrying the murder of George Floyd began in May, the institution of American policing has taken center stage. Activists are calling for change, and the phrase “defund the police” can be heard in cities across the country. As the concept of slashing police budgets and reinvesting those resources into Black and Brown communities goes increasingly mainstream, a more radical call is also gaining attention: Abolish the Police.
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