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Common Justice Back-to-School Must Reads
By Karsten Rynearson on August 30, 2024

The summer is nearly over, and September and the beginning of the school year are shockingly soon. If...

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Restorative justice can transform the world – if we let it
By Chanda Daniels on August 15, 2024

Dear Editor:

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Eric Adams’s Failure to Address the Mental Health Crisis
By Cade Terada on July 30, 2024

New York City is facing a mental health crisis and Mayor Adams is sitting idly by at best. At the State...

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Independence for All: Rethinking the Fourth of July Through Black and Brown Lenses
By Tahirih Anthony on July 3, 2024

"What the people want is very simple. They want an America as good as its promise." - Reflecting on the...

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The NYPD Has No Place at Pride
By Candacé King on June 27, 2024

If there was ever an institution that consistently and spectacularly fails the vibe check, it would be...

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Casting a Wider Ballot: The Fight for Voting Rights in NY
By Tahirih Anthony on June 25, 2024

In the bustling realm of New York politics, the Common Justice Policy Team had the honor of...

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Juneteenth's Call for Freedom: Ending Slavery in Prisons
By Chanda Daniels on June 18, 2024

Over the last few years, Juneteenth, which began as a Texas-centered celebration, has grown into a...

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A Crisis Hidden Behind Bars: Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, and the Battle for Justice
By Havann Brown on May 28, 2024

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a glaring issue casts a long shadow over our criminal legal...

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Common Justice 2024 Legislative Priority Spotlight: The Youth Justice & Opportunities Act
By Alice Hamblett on May 7, 2024

Black and brown youth across New York State are disproportionately policed, arrested, and incarcerated....

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Navigating Paths to Healing: How to Support Survivors of Violence
By Havann Brown on April 25, 2024

As National Crime Victims’ Rights Week unfolds, this year’s theme, “How would you help?” prompts us to...

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