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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 http://www.jlusa.org/podcast
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Sen. Cory Booker joins JLUSA and directly impacted leaders to call for the BOP to better assist incarcerated people with obtaining ID documents

By JLUSA

November 29, 2022

The New Pathways Act mandates that the Bureau of Prisons take steps to obtain for formerly incarcerated citizens a Social Security card, etc.
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JLUSA leader Keturah Herron calls on Democrats to prioritize the Black community ahead of 2024

By JLUSA

November 16, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2019 graduate Keturah Herron speaks to The Hill about the 2022 midterm elections and looking ahead to the 2024 election.
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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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DeAnna Hoskins Speaks at Inaugural Aspen Justice Network Convening

By JLUSA

October 18, 2022

JLUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins spoke in September at the inaugural Aspen Justice Network Convening in Aspen, Colorado.