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They say there are 100 rhinestone cowboys for every John Wayne—well, Amy Povah is as real as they come. Amy is one of my Angels of Justice. And she is certainly on my dream team.; Read More.

Most lawyers are impervious to their clients’ suffering. It is this mindset that taints the American criminal justice system and renders defense attorneys complicit in the injustices that are being doled out en masse—some even facilitate it. Of course, there are a relative handful of attorneys who immerse themselves in every facet of a case and who live and breathe their clients’ cases. Read More.

While most people are inured to the human toll that results from the inequities that plague the federal system of justice, there are a handful of criminal justice superheroes who devote their lives to helping unravel decades of systemic abuses that produce excessive sentences. Read More.

During my time on the frontlines I've witnessed up close and personal the human toll of injustice, which comes in many forms. Read More.

It was sold as a massive, once-in-a-generation step towards criminal justice reform. At the heart of the FSA was Section 404, a provision designed to rectify the inherent injustice in the practice of punishing crack cocaine offenses 100 times more harshly than powdered cocaine offenses, despite the two substances being pharmacologically identical. Read More.

In our nation, if you have a legal doctor's prescription for medical marijuana for seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, pain, and other conditions, the federal government says that you cannot legally own a firearm. And if you dare to own a firearm and legally use medical marijuana, the government says that you belong in a cage for a period of up to 10 years. Read More.

The United States has the dubious distinction of housing the world's largest incarcerated population. Close to two and a half million people find themselves behind bars, at a staggering cost to taxpayers. Beyond the financial burden, this system tears apart families and perpetuates a cycle of despair. For decades, the prevailing solution was a relentless focus on punishment, with investment heavily skewed towards building more prisons. However, a quiet revolution is underway, spearheaded by Max Kenner and the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI). Read More.

Medical professionals have long warned about the devastating effects of prolonged isolation – depression, anxiety, and even an increased risk of suicide, especially among those with mental illness. And the United Nations and other human rights organizations have called for a complete ban on solitary confinement, labeling it a form of torture. Read More.

In 1987, Carroll stepped into the bustling newsrooms of Newsweek, eager to uncover the world's stories. Little did she know that this would be the first chapter in her own captivating saga. As a fresh-faced reporter for Newsweek, Bogert delved into the intricacies of international affairs, reporting on current events in China, Southeast Asia, and the Soviet Union. Her pen became a conduit for truth, painting vivid images of the world's complexities and injustices. Read More.

Imagine if someone somewhere was discovering the cure for cancer right this very second. Imagine how this discovery would transform the world as we know it. We would know the precise steps to take to ensure no one ever died from cancer again. Read More.

Culture leads to the success or failure of humanity. We have the capacity for excellence and absolute evil. We can lift each other up or tear each other down. We create our own social environments and invent the rules as we go along. When a culture is not beneficial for every group member, a conversation must be had, and new rules and patterns put in place that reshape our behavior and lead to greatness for all. Read More.