Sebastian Tan·1 day agoUnveiling the Social Injustices Within the Criminal Justice SystemThe criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in maintaining social order and ensuring public safety. However, a closer examination reveals a series of social injustices that plague this system, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities and perpetuating systemic inequalities. …Reform3 min readReform3 min read
Payton Minzenmayer·3 days ago“The church can go to hell.” A response.Happy 3 Minute Thursday 🌎 Minute 1 — Newest church scandal is center stage again. Hillsong, the global megachurch known for its hipster culture, famous attendees, and popular worship music, has been marred by scandals in recent years. A four-part documentary series called “The Secrets of Hillsong” premieres on FX, featuring the first interview…Reform3 min readReform3 min read
Nate Zeisler·4 days agoMember-onlyNo other country on the planet lives like this.A few weeks ago, I was out of town at a conference and I decided to meet a few friends for a drink on the patio at the hotel bar. …Reform4 min readReform4 min read
Hossein Askari·May 27Are Politicians So Selfish, Corrupt, Unethical and Dishonest to Make Our Future Hopeless?We Need All Hands On Deck to Have a Fighting Chance As an undergraduate, I admired many faculty members at the university where I was a student, even some who never taught me, most notably Professor Noam Chomsky. He was (and is) a most renowned linguist in the United States and he took courageous stands against the Vietnam War and in…Reform12 min readReform12 min read
Justice Policy Institute·May 26Unanswered Questions: Second ChancesBy: Troy Burner The Friday before memorial day weekend is a stark reminder in my life. Twenty-nine years ago today, I woke up free, but before the day was over — I was a convicted felon facing a mandatory life sentence. Twenty-nine years ago, my first chance dissolved in front…Reform4 min readReform4 min read
The Inverse Converse·May 24Not Banking on BangaA collaboration with Kanika Prajapat and Patrick Loftus. Originally published on Resilience.org and also featured on Truthdig.com US President Joe Biden has selected Ajay Banga to become the 15th President of the World Bank (WB), replacing self-described non-scientist David Malpass. Being appointed by Trump in 2019, Malpass has decided to…Reform10 min readReform10 min read
Tom ButlerinThe Learner-Centered Leader·May 18Shame And Blame Culture In EducationI was having a conversation with a passionate educator about the current state of education and schooling in America. As we were talking, I drew this graph on a napkin. It reflects the view that (I think) many school leaders have about their job. When your core belief is that the current shame and blame accountability system is actually legitimate, then those beliefs have consequences and will be reflected in the actions you take with the kids and adults in your school.Reform1 min readReform1 min read
Jennifer Petersen·May 16Radicals Required: Embracing our Role as Everyday Activists in the Nonprofit SectorI read this incredibly important post by Vu Lee the other day, and my head has been spinning. Though the article focuses on foundations and general counsel roles, it touched on many of my experiences and takeaways from 12+ years in the nonprofit sector. For me, systems work and systems…Reform3 min readReform3 min read
Kassondra O'Hara·May 16Member-onlyHow A Set Of Doppelgangers Revolutionized Prison System PoliciesThe arrests of Will and William West were the catalysts for the evolution of identification — When you think of someone going to jail, the first things that come to mind are typically, handcuffs, mugshots, and fingerprinting. Fingerprinting is a tool that has solved tens of thousands of crimes, resulted in the arrest of thousands of offenders, and even exonerated some who were innocent. It’s hard…Reform5 min readReform5 min read
