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Criminal Legal System
Why Are the Koch Brothers and Van Jones Teaming Up to End Mass Incarceration?
President Obama has launched a major push to reform the country's criminal justice system.
In Strange Twist of History, Black Activist Charged With “Lynching”
Law created to protect Blacks is cited against woman protesting police violence.
“Bipartisan” Criminal Justice Reform: A Misguided Merger
The new Coalition for Public Safety provides cover for a neoliberal agenda.
Why Is Marissa Alexander Still Being Punished for Fighting Back?
As Alexander leaves prison for house arrest, it's time to question the system that turns women into criminals for trying to stay alive.
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Eight Ways to Support Protests Against the Criminal Punishment System, if You Can’t Get Out on the Street
Organizing is a longer-term commitment that isn't always visible, glamorous or fun.
Faith, Inc. and Criminal Justice Reform
Do faith-based programs work better than programs sponsored by the government or secular community-based organizations?
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Bad? Suffering From Youthful Tendency Disorder? Lost Children in a Lost Society
In Crystal T. Laura's new book, "Being Bad," William Ayers reflects on how the school-to-prison pipeline actually functions.
“Prison Inflicts Mass Violence”: Bill Ayers Interviews Maya Schenwar
In this interview, Bill Ayers speaks with Maya Schenwar about her new book and how we can create a society that doesn't use prison to "solve" its problems.