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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
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Voices Uncaged: Hispanic Heritage Art and Activism
This event is in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with the purpose of bringing together artists, organizers, and community members to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities – particularly those impacted by detention, deportation, and harmful immigration policies.
The event will take place at a local art gallery in the Paseo Art district of OKC near Flora Bodega, a community hub. Attendees can come-and-go anytime from 6-9pm on Friday, September 4 during the Paseo District's First Friday gallery walk.
Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
We applaud this step, and urge the administration to ensure access to reproductive health care for all people in government custody.
Three Key Criminal Legal Reform Takeaways from the 2022 Midterms
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Our Veterans Need Support, Not Incarceration
Investing in community-based treatment instead of locking people up for the psychological wounds of war would honor veterans.
For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential
Our clients were repeatedly denied sign language interpretation necessary to understand the conditions of their release. They paid the price with their freedom.
Extreme Politicians Want to Ban Abortion. We Can Stop Them.
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What You Need to Know about Affirmative Action at the Supreme Court
Two cases before the high court will determine whether race conscious admissions policies can be used by universities.
Gender-Affirming Care Gave My Daughter a Future. Lawmakers Want to Take it Away.
Lacey Jennen and her family are one of several who are fighting an anti-trans Arkansas law via Brandt v. Rutledge.
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