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Charles Koch Institute2 days ago3 min read

Accidental Felons: The unwitting criminal activity of average Americans

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Nazgol Ghandnoosh in Town HallMar 91 min read

Why are federal prisoners disproportionately people of color?

Nazgol Ghandnoosh

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Hi everyone! A few words of introduction: I’m a researcher at The Sentencing Project — we’re a non-profit organization that’s been engaged in research and advocacy for 30 years to make the criminal justice system more fair and effective.

I’ll be moderating our discussion on this topic with Sakira Cook from The Leadership…

Nazgol Ghandnoosh in Town HallMar 91 min read

Nationwide, this racial disparity is caused by disparities in crime, and in crime policy.

Nazgol Ghandnoosh

Here’s a quick summary of sources of racial disparity in the criminal justice system nationwide: policies and use of discretion that disadvantage POC and the poor.

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Colette Clarke TorresMar 281 min read

I do a lot of that.

H. Nemesis Nyx

At the risk of repeating myself because of the great need:

Volunteer at your Children’s Advocacy Center.

At CASA.

If you live near the Mexican border, find one of several groups working in the detention centers where women and children are waiting to hear if they will be…

Christopher TellesJan 12

My first day at San Quentin State Prison

Varun Singh

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I enjoyed your account of your fist day in San Quentin prison.

The fringe of the prisoners you describe reminds me of the Last Mile Program prisoners who share their stories with readers in Quora.

Nazgol Ghandnoosh in Town HallMar 9

The racial disparities that exist in state and federal prison systems are a direct result of a long…

Ella Baker Center

Thank you. Can you tell us about past or ongoing efforts by the Ella Baker Center, or other organizations, to incorporate race and reinvestment into broader reform debates and efforts?

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TakePartMar 32 min read

Campaign Calls for Closure of 80 Youth Prisons Nationwide

The ambitious plan has already gained…

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Colette Clarke TorresMar 281 min read

You don’t believe it.

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Tim Barrus

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Yes, I do.

They should be put away, or, as my mother said when I showed her proof that this was happening at the border detention centers in our state by the guards, “They should have their penises cut off while they await the death penalty.”