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For decades, local, state and federal public officials from both political parties and powerful interest groups engineered the system of mass incarceration. They did this in part by constructing a narrative of fear fueled by racism through which they passed laws, spent billions of dollars, and separated millions of families. It was a disaster of epic proportions that unfolded in slow motion and for which we are still paying the price today as a nation.
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By aclutn
Jun 30, 2016
Time Served for a Non-Violent Drug Offense? Sorry, You Still Can’t Vote if You Live in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court upholds a law that disenfranchises felons for life, including non-violent drug offenders.
By aclutn
Jun 29, 2016
A Less-Secret Drone Campaign
What the government is likely to release, what we may learn from it, and how reassured we should be by Obama’s efforts.
By aclutn
Jun 29, 2016
Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You
And because of a little-known law, it can be illegal to test for discrimination online.
By aclutn
Jun 28, 2016
Yesterday’s Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Was a Great Victory for Women, but It Should Have Been a No Brainer
How could a law that decimated a woman's access to abortion for no medical reason have gotten this far?
By aclutn
Jun 24, 2016
#TDOA16: Messages From the Front Lines for Trans Justice
On this Trans Day of Action, we celebrate the strength and amplify the voices of trans activists of color.
By aclutn
Jun 24, 2016
Congress: Protect Every American’s Right to Vote this November
In an election year marred by racial tension, Congress must revitalize the Voting Rights Act
By aclutn
Jun 17, 2016
New CIA Torture Documents Confirm Chilling Details of Khaled El-Masri’s 'Kafka-esque' Ordeal
New details on El-Masri’s unlawful rendition and detention reveal staggering levels of CIA abuse and incompetence.
By aclutn
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