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News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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The Racial Justice Program (RJP) fights to eradicate racial injustice in the U.S. and works to foster a society in which people of color and communities of color have full access to the rights and benefits of American society. Working with affected communities, RJP litigates, advocates, and educates to strike at the roots of racial injustice.
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Jun 5, 2013

The War on Marijuana is a Failure

The War on Marijuana is a Failure

Jun 4, 2013

NEW REPORT: Billions of Dollars Wasted on Racially Biased Marijuana Arrests

NEW REPORT: Billions of Dollars Wasted on Racially Biased Marijuana Arrests

May 30, 2013

Joe's Law Gets the Boot: A Lawyer for the Plaintiffs Explains

Joe's Law Gets the Boot: A Lawyer for the Plaintiffs Explains

May 29, 2013

Reproductive Health Restrictions Hurt Asian-American Women

Reproductive Health Restrictions Hurt Asian-American Women

May 24, 2013

Kanye West, New Slaves and a Long Tradition of Locking People Up for Profit

Kanye West, New Slaves and a Long Tradition of Locking People Up for Profit

May 24, 2013

Without continuing affirmative action in higher education, I worry that Kabir will not have the same enriching college experience that I enjoyed.

Without continuing affirmative action in higher education, I worry that Kabir will not have the same enriching college experience that I enjoyed.

May 23, 2013

Want to Restore Fairness to the Criminal Justice System? End Racial Profiling

Want to Restore Fairness to the Criminal Justice System? End Racial Profiling

May 23, 2013

Reflections of Another Affirmative Action Baby

Reflections of Another Affirmative Action Baby

May 23, 2013

An Unexpected Reaction: Why a Science Experiment Gone Bad Doesn't Make Me a Criminal

An Unexpected Reaction: Why a Science Experiment Gone Bad Doesn't Make Me a Criminal

May 22, 2013

It was being immersed in a diverse college setting that gave me the understanding and tools to fight for social justice.

It was being immersed in a diverse college setting that gave me the understanding and tools to fight for social justice.