prison reform
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THE RELIGION CORNER: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Jesus is the reason for the season! This is when we show love for one another, for caring for others,…
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CHAVIS: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
Individuals who have been sentenced to prison for a crime are already paying their debt to society. They should not…
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Felony Convictions Remain Hurdles to Voting for Incarcerated and Returning Citizens
State officials have passed voting measures to allow those incarcerated and those released from prison and jail to have access…
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Braveboy Leads Voter Initiative in Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy wants to ensure voter intimidation doesn't take place in the majority-Black jurisdiction during…
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Statewide Push Continues for Maryland’s Incarcerated Residents to Vote in November
A handful of advocacy groups are pushing to make sure those incarcerated participate in the Nov. 3 general election
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Federal Prisons Will Reinstate Visits in October
After months of no outside contact due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will allow in-person…
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SALMON: Why We Must Support Plans for a New Reentry Center in D.C.
Our nation is grappling with a racial and moral reckoning that if successful, will change the way we look at…
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Md. Lawmakers to Discuss Coronavirus Concerns in Prisons
Criminal justice reform advocates in Maryland continue to push Gov. Larry Hogan to release more inmates to combat the coronavirus…
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Virtual Bridges: Technology Helps Inmates Prepare for Life Outside Prison
Experts say the prospects for slowing the revolving prison door have been improved with the advent of technologies that include…
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Lawmaker Seeks to Ban Prisoner Gerrymandering
Almost a decade ago, Rep. Lacy Clay expressed concern about those who are housed in federal penal institutions not be…
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