In May 2021, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)— one of the largest humane societies in the world —found that 1 in 5 American households acquired a pet over the course of the pandemic. The rise in household pets–while wonderful for...
Preserving family bonds should be of the utmost importance to domestic lawmakers, organizers, parents, and the international community. Above all else, the termination of child custody during parental incarceration must not be permanent and irreversible.
Innocence on death row is perpetuated by racism, bias, and the presumption of guilt. Policymakers must confront these disparities and abolish the death penalty.