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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.
Timeline: How Law Enforcement Fueled Violence in Kenosha
An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.
After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
New Guidance Fails to Stop Mistreatment of Pregnant People and Their Children in Detention
Bassinets and snacks don't make the detention of pregnant, postpartum, nursing people, and their newborns any less inhumane.
In 2021, Our Fight for LGBTQ Rights Moved to the States
2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
Over a Year After His Election, President Biden’s Human Rights Commitments Fail to Meet the Moment
After four years of attacks on human rights under the Trump administration, we need bold action from the Biden administration to advance human rights at home and abroad.
The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom
Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table
Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.
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