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Keeda Haynes responds to federal court decision on voting rights for people with felony convictions in Tennessee
April 25, 2024
By JLUSA

A federal judge affirmed that Tennessee election officials cannot deny voter registration to eligible Tennesseans who have past felony convictions.
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Marcus Kelley on the existence of slavery in Michigan’s prison system
April 24, 2024
By JLUSA

Marcus Kelley (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) writes for Riverwise Detroit about the exist of slavery in Michigan prisons.
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Navigating the Paradox: Second Chance Month vs. Fair Chance Hiring
April 23, 2024
By Ashley Furst

Ashley Furst (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) writes, “Individuals with lived experience … can help create solutions to these problems.”
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Kristy Laschober on the JustUs Speaks Podcast
April 22, 2024
By JLUSA

He was sentenced to life without parole as a juvenile and spent 40 years behind bars. She stood by him and fought for his release for four decades.
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Lauren Johnson and Ruby Welch write on Second Chance Month for Ms. Magazine
April 21, 2024
By JLUSA

Lauren Johnson (LwC 2016) and Ruby Welch (LwC 2023) write about Second Chance Month at Ms. Magazine.
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Emilee Shell fighting for voting rights for people in Mississippi with felony convictions
April 19, 2024
By JLUSA

Earlier this week Emilee Shell (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) spoke with media at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson following a legislative hearing.
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Marlon Chamberlain on 4.1 million people in Illinois eligible for expungement
April 18, 2024
By JLUSA

“In Illinois, there’s an estimated 4.1 million people that will be impacted, if and when we’re able to eliminate these permanent punishments.”
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“Speech” from Arrested Development collaborates with currently and formerly incarcerated musicians on new “Track Change“ podcast
April 17, 2024
By JLUSA

Rapper and musician Todd “Speech” Thomas collaborates with the currently and formerly incarcerated to help them tell their stories through song.
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Latecia Hill on Her Fight for a Fair Chance
April 16, 2024
By Latecia Hill

On the road to redemption, it is imperative that we have access to fair-chance employment opportunities, providing sustainable wages, etc.
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Ronnie Waters and Felicia Tyson-Waters on the JustUs Speaks Podcast
April 15, 2024
By JLUSA

He was sentenced to life without parole as a juvenile and spent 40 years behind bars. She stood by him and fought for his release for four decades.
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