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Oct 20, 2017

Living in Fear for Her Life

Living in Fear for Her Life

Oct 19, 2017

Women Who Have Been Through the Criminal Justice System Need Support, but They Aren’t Getting It

Women Who Have Been Through the Criminal Justice System Need Support, but They Aren’t Getting It

Oct 17, 2017

New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro Breaks the Law to Enforce It. We’re Holding Him Accountable.

New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro Breaks the Law to Enforce It. We’re Holding Him Accountable.

Oct 11, 2017

Want to Roll Back Trump's Tough on Crime Playbook? Then We Must Elect Candidates Committed to Criminal Justice Reform.

Want to Roll Back Trump's Tough on Crime Playbook? Then We Must Elect Candidates Committed to Criminal Justice Reform.

Sep 28, 2017

As Jeff Sessions Guts Federal Oversight of Policing, It Opens the Door for Long-Needed Local Oversight

As Jeff Sessions Guts Federal Oversight of Policing, It Opens the Door for Long-Needed Local Oversight

Sep 12, 2017

Toney Earl Jr.’s Incarceration Almost Stopped Him From Getting A Job. His Success Shows Why Businesses Need to Implement Fair Hiring Practices.

Toney Earl Jr.’s Incarceration Almost Stopped Him From Getting A Job. His Success Shows Why Businesses Need to Implement Fair Hiring Practices.

Aug 8, 2017

In Louisiana, a Private Company Is Operating a Court-Approved Shakedown

In Louisiana, a Private Company Is Operating a Court-Approved Shakedown

Aug 2, 2017

Across America, The Single Most Powerful Person in Local Criminal Justice Systems Operates With Near Impunity

Across America, The Single Most Powerful Person in Local Criminal Justice Systems Operates With Near Impunity

Jul 25, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Speaks in Code. Here’s What He’s Really Saying.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Speaks in Code. Here’s What He’s Really Saying.

Jun 23, 2017

Louisiana Locks Up More of Its Citizens Than Any Other State in the Nation, but Reform Is Coming

Louisiana Locks Up More of Its Citizens Than Any Other State in the Nation, but Reform Is Coming