Families Against Mandatory Minimums

Don't Blame Judges for Racial Disparity

Julie Stewart | Posted 04.09.2012

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Julie Stewart

Members of Congress who believe offenders should be punished for their conduct and not the color of their skin should take heed.

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NJ Gov. Christie's Fresh Approach to Drug Offenders

Julie Stewart | Posted 03.27.2012

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Julie Stewart

Governor Christie's plan for nonviolent offenders -- coming as it does from a former U.S. Attorney and Republican statewide leader -- has the potential to be a game-changer.

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Want to Cut Spending? Invest in Jim Webb's Criminal Justice Commission

Julie Stewart | Posted 05.25.2011

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Julie Stewart

If we are honest, we will admit that some of the most devastating consequences of our criminal justice systems do not lend themselves to measurement in dollars and cents.

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New Year, New Administration, More Clemency

Jason Flom | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jason Flom

Obama ran on a campaign promise of change. He can begin by using the pardon power generously to correct as many individual cases of injustice as possible.

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