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Image for post titled What Cecilia Zavala told John Legend she most wants social justice funders to understand

What Cecilia Zavala told John Legend she most wants social justice funders to understand

By JLUSA

January 15, 2026

Cecilia Zavala (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) says, “This is a defining moment for philanthropy.”
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DeAnna Hoskins named one of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s “People to Watch” in 2026

By JLUSA

January 13, 2026

“Hoskins, a Cincinnati native who works from her home in East Price Hill, was the first formerly incarcerated person appointed a White House Fellow.”
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Hakim Crampton on Michigan ID program for formerly incarcerated people upon reentry

By JLUSA

January 5, 2026

“The program has been working quite well, but there are a lot of things missing from it …”
Image for post titled Chandra Bozelko asks why more are not championing religious freedom for incarcerated individuals

Chandra Bozelko asks why more are not championing religious freedom for incarcerated individuals

By JLUSA

January 2, 2026

“Landor represents precisely the kind of religious freedom issue that progressives have historically championed.”
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Chivas Watson on rising health care costs

By JLUSA

December 29, 2025

“It’s really tight for us,” Chivas Watson (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) told KVUE news recently. Watch video.
Image for post titled Emilee Shell calls for executive clemency in the case of Maurice Taylor

Emilee Shell calls for executive clemency in the case of Maurice Taylor

By JLUSA

December 26, 2025

“I don’t know under what circumstances a 20-year sentence for this offense would be lawful.”
Image for post titled Jonathan Morgan on how prison education programs save lives and money

Jonathan Morgan on how prison education programs save lives and money

By JLUSA

December 19, 2025

“Ending these programs removes hope, opportunity, and any meaningful incentive for personal growth …”
Image for post titled Eric Weaver on the challenges of housing and employment after reentry, and his mission to turn D.C. around

Eric Weaver on the challenges of housing and employment after reentry, and his mission to turn D.C. around

By JLUSA

December 10, 2025

Eric Weaver (Leading with Conviction 2019) was one of four leaders who joined a one-hour roundtable for the Let’s Talk video series.
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Saad Soliman announces rebranding of the TimeDone campaign

By JLUSA

December 1, 2025

Saad Soliman (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) became the National Director of TimeDone at the Alliance for Safety and Justice in July.
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Paul Rothschild announces the release of the “Movement Mix-Tape Volume 1”

By JLUSA

November 24, 2025

Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) writes, “The Movement Mix-tape Volume I is live on 23 streaming platforms and stores!”
Image for post titled Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

By JLUSA

November 19, 2025

“I had a three-year supervised release, and the conditions were nearly impossible.”
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Mark Rice on Wisconsin’s plan to overhaul prison system

By JLUSA

November 10, 2025

“[GBCI] should’ve been closed down 20 years ago,” said Mark Rice (Leading with Conviction™ 2017). “The timeline is just too slow.”
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Jonathan Morgan explains why saying “reentry begins at arrest” is actually wrong

By JLUSA

November 3, 2025

Jonathan Morgan (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “When we call everything ‘reentry,’ we lose sight of what truly helps people succeed ...”
Image for post titled Jamira Burley on what it’s like to rely on food assistance programs like SNAP

Jamira Burley on what it’s like to rely on food assistance programs like SNAP

By JLUSA

October 29, 2025

Jamira Burley (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) writes, “Most people don’t know what it’s like to [experience food insecurity]. I do.”
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David Garlock on the Menendez brothers being denied parole

By David Garlock

September 11, 2025

“I have lived their life. My brother and I ... were the same ages as Erik and Lyle, and our offense happened a decade later.”
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JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins returns from White House Fellowship

By JLUSA

September 9, 2025

A message from JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins