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Tarra Simmons proposes minimum wage pay for incarcerated people

By JLUSA

January 6, 2023

Washington State Representative Tarra Simmons is working to close the slavery loophole in Washington prisons.
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Susan Mason speaks about the impact of collateral consequences for people with a conviction history

By JLUSA

January 5, 2023

Leading with Conviction 2018 graduate Susan Mason speaks about working to dismantle barriers faced by those living with a conviction history.
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Keeda Haynes on her path to criminal legal reform advocacy

By JLUSA

December 15, 2022

Keeda Haynes on her path to criminal justice reform advocacy.
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Dieter Cantu Named Recipient of 2022 Reebok Human Rights Award

By JLUSA

December 12, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2020 graduate Dieter Cantu has been recognized for his work around juvenile justice reform.
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The JustUs Speaks Podcast – Coming Soon!

By JLUSA

December 8, 2022

Learn more at https://jlusa.org/podcast
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Formerly incarcerated leaders ban slavery in Tennessee

By JLUSA

November 9, 2022

JLUSA leaders Dawn Harrington and Keeda Haynes were part of the successful “Vote Yes on 3” campaign.
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Ronald Simpson-Bey discusses the harms of incarceration

By JLUSA

November 7, 2022

JLUSA Executive Vice President Ronald Simpson-Bey speaks about the harms of incarceration.
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This year, JLUSA leader Savvy Shabazz cast his vote for the first time after 20 years as a disenfranchised voter

By JLUSA

October 26, 2022

JLUSA leader Savvy Shabazz speaks about having his voting rights restored
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JLUSA leader Tony Gant receives the Harold White Inclusion Achievement Award

By JLUSA

October 24, 2022

JLUSA leader Tony Gant receives the Harold White Inclusion Achievement Award
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Biden’s Action on Weed Convictions Is a First Step — Let’s Push for Much More

By DeAnna Hoskins

October 7, 2022

JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins in Truthout.
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JLUSA leader Kandra Clark on #JustUS and closing Rikers Island

By JLUSA

October 4, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2018 graduate Kandra Clark speaks about decarcerating to save lives.
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Philip Cooper receives a Tzedek Brilliance Award

By JLUSA

September 20, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2022 cohort member Philip Cooper receives a Tzedek Brilliance Award.
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Maggie Luna and Doug Smith on NPR

By JLUSA

September 14, 2022

JLUSA leaders Maggie Luna and Doug Smith spoke with NPR about healthcare in prisons and jails.
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DeAnna Hoskins on GMA3: What You Need to Know

By JLUSA

September 6, 2022

JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins on GMA3
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Student loan relief limited for many by U.S. drug war’s legacy

By JLUSA

August 30, 2022

JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins speaks about student loan forgiveness and racial equity in AP news.
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Cast your vote for JustLeadershipUSA at South by Southwest!

By JLUSA

August 11, 2022

Help bring formerly incarcerated voices to audiences at next year's South by Southwest festival.