It is undeniable that sexual violence is far too prevalent within the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that one in three women and one in four men have experienced sexual violence. Unfortunately, current policies surrounding...
The problems of today are the problems of tomorrow. The same gun that murdered the unarmed Black man, is the same gun that murders the victims of mass shootings. The same jurisdiction that supported the reproductive sterilization of captured migrant women, is the same...
Nearly half the people in the world barred from voting due to criminal history live in the United States. To champion democracy over authoritarianism, we must address this injustice.
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.
A transformation of policing to center public health and safety will deliver more equitable criminal justice outcomes, and more importantly, save lives.
Innocence on death row is perpetuated by racism, bias, and the presumption of guilt. Policymakers must confront these disparities and abolish the death penalty.
Most Americans do not expect the criminal justice system to prevent crime and ensure a fair administration of justice. If we want to build safer communities and trust in our justice system, the People’s Response Act offers a way forward.
States with strong gun laws have lower gun deaths than states with weak gun laws. It’s time to institute these lifesaving gun policies across America.
Minorities, specifically African Americans, have a long history of being disproportionately affected by police brutality — the same police that protect others.