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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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Reimagining Justice: The Case for Ending Mandatory Minimums in New York
By Tahirih Anthony on April 18, 2024

In the realm of criminal justice reform, New York State stands at a crossroads with the introduction of...

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Common Justice 2024 Legislative Priority Spotlight: The Treatment Not Jail Act
By Alice Hamblett on March 22, 2024

Prisons and jails have and will continue to fail to keep us safe. Instead, they foster violence and...

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America Beyond Bars: The Importance of Abolition
By Candacé King on February 22, 2024

Black History Month is not only an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, excellence, and culture of Black...

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Transparency not Gatekeeping Keeps Us Safe
By Candacé King on February 5, 2024

Lately Mayor Eric Adams has been working overtime to make it easier for police to harm Black and Brown...

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Prisons’ Carbon Footprint: How Climate Change & Mass Incarceration Go Hand-in-Hand
By Athena Abdien on February 2, 2024

The fight to stop climate change cannot excludeprisons’greenhouse gas emissions. Alongside the...

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Unlocking Redemption: Releasing Individuals from Prison in New York
By Tahirih Anthony on January 23, 2024

In a worldthat heralds rehabilitation and second chances as essential components of a just society, it's...

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Everyone Deserves the Right to Heal: Why We Need to Make Compensation Accessible for All
By Candacé King on October 5, 2023

Over the last two years, Common Justice led the organizing and advocacy campaign for Fair Access to...

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