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Feb 17, 2021

The Expiration of the CARES Act Could Force Thousands Back into Federal Prisons

This is a mistake. Keeping people out of prison is the best way to slow the spread of COIVD-19 and save lives.
This is a mistake. Keeping people out of prison is the best way to slow the spread of COIVD-19 and save lives.
A red tag hangs on a cell door, signifying an active COVID-19 case for its inhabitants in the Minnesota prison.
A red tag hangs on a cell door, signifying an active COVID-19 case for its inhabitants in the Minnesota prison.
Feb 11, 2021

How to Build Systemic Equality After Trump

“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our behaviors is an act of love.”
“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our behaviors is an act of love.”
Insurrectionists amassing on the steps, walls, balconies, and grounds of the Capitol Building.
Insurrectionists amassing on the steps, walls, balconies, and grounds of the Capitol Building.
Feb 8, 2021

To End Systemic Racism, Ensure Systemic Equality

It’s not enough to take racist policies off the books. We must pursue systemic equality.
It’s not enough to take racist policies off the books. We must pursue systemic equality.
Girls in protest raising fists on pink background
Girls in protest raising fists on pink background
Feb 8, 2021

No New Crimes, No New Fines

Criminal Justice Reform
What We’re Asking from the Oklahoma Legislature in 2021 and Beyond
What We’re Asking from the Oklahoma Legislature in 2021 and Beyond
Feb 5, 2021

The Streets Belong to the People — Always Have, Always Will

Public streets and roads are as deeply intertwined with our First Amendment rights as the idea of protest itself.
Public streets and roads are as deeply intertwined with our First Amendment rights as the idea of protest itself.
Angela Miracle Gladue, center, a member of the Frog Lake First Nations, attends a rally in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe near the White House
Angela Miracle Gladue, center, a member of the Frog Lake First Nations, attends a rally in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe near the White House
Feb 5, 2021

What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars

Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.
Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.
Hendrey Boykins in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hendrey Boykins in Phoenix, Arizona.