Senator Webb

What If Released Inmates Stopped Committing Crimes?: Prison Reform That's Already Working -- Like Nothing You've Seen Before

Pamela Gerloff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pamela Gerloff

Let's start changing our lock-up facilities into places that actually cause inmates to change their behavior -- so that when they leave them they never go back.

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Examining the Fairness and Accuracy of the Penal System

John Terzano | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Terzano

For the government to reshape our criminal process from "top-to-bottom," as Senator Webb's legislation calls for, it is crucial this commission examines the causes and costs of wrongful convictions.

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Campaign Journal: Coattail Effect Making Impact In Virginia

Dennis J. Seese | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dennis J. Seese

Dennis J. Seese is an OffTheBus grassroots correspondent. Each week he contributes a campaign journal documenting his life out on the trail. Monday,...

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Nickels and Dimes: Why the White House Opposes the GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Rieckhoff

The administration's argument is that if a GI Bill benefit is too good, it'll reward veterans too richly for their service and draw them away from re-enlisting.

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The Case Against Jim Webb For VP

Kathy G | Atlantic Monthly | Posted 05.25.2011

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First off, many thanks to Matt for asking me to guest blog. Matt has long been one of my role models as a blogger and I'm honored that he invited me h...

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