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JLUSA Mourns the Passing of Dr. Patrice Palmer

By JLUSA

June 1, 2026

Dr. Patrice Palmer was a giant for criminal justice reform and reentry. JLUSA extends its deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

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Luigi Mangione, TV Cop Shows, and the Impact of Pop Culture on Criminal Justice Reform

By JLUSA

May 29, 2026

JLUSA Director of Communications Stephen Knight explains what TV cop shows have to do with the Luigi Mangione case now playing out in New York.

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The Next 250 Must Include Fair Chances

By JLUSA

May 27, 2026

Daniel Howe (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) writes, “The next 250 years of American justice cannot be built solely on punishment.”

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What to Watch: W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause documentary

By JLUSA

May 22, 2026

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause premiered this week on PBS. Learn more and watch the full documentary online now!

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“Change Agent” Philip Cooper on May “Mental Health Awareness Month”

By JLUSA

May 20, 2026

Philip Cooper (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says, “We wanna highlight some of the things that you can do to cope with anxiety.”

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Kyle Giddings speaks out on Colorado governor issuing clemency to Tina Peters

By JLUSA

May 18, 2026

Kyle Giddings (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) said he worried about the message a commutation for Tina Peters would send to other incarcerated people.

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Sen. Keturah Herron on bipartisan push to support immigration rights in Kentucky

By JLUSA

May 13, 2026

Sen. Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) called on lawmakers to ensure “we’re treating individuals with humanity.”

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Kemba Smith guest hosts the Wrongful Conviction podcast

By JLUSA

May 11, 2026

Guest host, Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019), talks to Leon Benson and Lara Bazelon, Leon's attorney on the Wrongful Conviction podcast.

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Justice & The Next 250: Building Collective Power to Advance Justice

By JLUSA

May 8, 2026

Mark Rice (Leading with Conviction™ 2017/Leading with Conviction+™ 2026) writes, “Wisconsin is still ground zero in this fight.”

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Dr. Donna Hylton on legal slavery in the New York prison system

By JLUSA

May 6, 2026

Donna Hylton (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) writes, “It’s time for New York State to end these practices, once and for all.”

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DeAnna Hoskins speaks on reentry issues at the City Club in Cleveland

By JLUSA

May 4, 2026

DeAnna Hoskins spoke on a panel entitled “Our Collective Voices Are Stronger Together: How Justice Impacted Individuals Are Shaping Our Communities.”

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Celebrating a Monumental Fair Chance Month 2026

By JLUSA

May 1, 2026

For years, the field has centered “Second Chance Month.” This year, JustLeadershipUSA and the JustUS Coordinating Council advanced a necessary shift.