mass incarceration

National Support Builds For Teen Accused Of Killing Abusive Father

A petition calling for her release has reached almost 13,000 signatures.
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18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System

None dare call this justice.
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Cory Booker Doesn't Agree With Kaepernick's Action, But Supports His Message

The New Jersey senator compared the quarterback to Muhammad Ali.
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Jail Saved My Life, But Jail Is Not The Answer To Addiction

We can’t afford not paying for better drug treatment.
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The Full Cost Of Incarceration In The U.S. Is Over $1 Trillion, Study Finds

And about half of that falls upon the families, children and communities of the incarcerated.
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Do Black And Latino Community Ties Matter To The U.S. Census Bureau?

Why the rigidity in applying the “usual residence” standard to incarcerated people?
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Why Are There So Many Queer And Trans Kids In The Criminal Justice System?

By John Walker, Fusion

John Legend Is Helping To Amplify The Voices Of Inmates And Their Families

The Grammy Award winner wants to help the communities of color who are "being crushed" by the system that's in place.
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Trans Woman Found Dead In Prison In Midst Of Legal Battle

By Carimah Townes, Think Progress

The Criminal Justice System Was A Huge Focus At The DNC. But It Can't Stop There.

For all the bipartisan support, the nation’s highest level of government has yet to act.
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