Disparity in Drug Sentencing

Louisiana Civil Rights Activist Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison

Jordan Flaherty | Posted 08.13.2011

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Jordan Flaherty

On March 31, a jury convicted Catrina Wallace of three counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Wallace received five years for each count, to be served consecutively.

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It's Time to Be Bold: Democrats and Black America

James Rucker | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Crack, ColorOfChange.Org, Disparity in Drug Sentencing, Color of Change, Midterm Elections, Criminal Justice, African-Americans, Jobs, President Barack Obama, Foreclosures, Democratic Party, Democrats, 2010 Elections, Barack Obama, Black Unemployment, Politics News
James Rucker

In the eyes of black Americans, Democrats have not fought hard enough to truly distinguish themselves from Republicans on issues like criminal justice reform and unemployment.

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