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Iniciativa de política penitenciaria: los gobiernos locales y la manipulación de los distritos electorales en las prisiones
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Population counts from census data distort representation by counting prisoners as residents where they are incarcerated instead of their home. Take a detailed look at the state of prison gerrymandering across the country with this resource from Prison Policy Initiative. We’ve identified over 200 cities and counties that have taken action to avoid prison gerrymandering…
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Una semana fuera
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¡Estamos oficialmente en la última semana antes del día de las elecciones! Si todavía no has votado, ahora es el momento de hacer un plan y llevarlo a cabo. Y asegúrate de llevar a todos tus amigos contigo. De eso se trata. Usa tu poder y vota.
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¡Votación anticipada en Michigan!
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Early voting starts statewide in Michigan October 26! Several localities have already started voting. If you would like to vote before Election Day, it’s easy, but your early voting location might be different than your regular polling place. Find your early voting locations at Michigan.gov/vote. Do you still have your absentee ballot? Return it ASAP…
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Lucha contra la desinformación
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Disinformation in political campaigns and social media has been confusing and muddling information about our communities for years. We need to do better to promote factual narratives and evidence-based information. Fortunately, there are ways to do this through regulation, public policy, and individual action. The following is excerpted from a scholarly article (“Combatting disinformationHow it…
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Recuento de votos y certificación de elecciones
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Elections are not easy, but localities everywhere in the United States have gotten very good at them. See what it takes to collect, tabulate, certify, and verify votes in our elections, thanks to an article written by Derek Tisler, Elizabeth Howard, and Edgardo Cortés for the Brennan Center for Justice. Mail-in ballots, early voting ballots,…
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Un año muy activo en la Iniciativa de Política Penitenciaria
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Prison Policy Initiative has been busy during the past year, sharing research, reports, and other information about the nationwide problems related to mass incarceration. The highlights below are from an article originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Highlights from a bustling year at Prison Policy Initiative,” authored by Danielle Squillante. We wrapped up another…
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Seguimiento de su voto en ausencia (¡No olvide firmar el sobre!)
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Important information from our friends at MichiganVoting.org: We encourage you to track your absentee ballot and application by visiting mi.gov/vote and clicking on “Your voter information.” (If there’s no date under a particular step, it means that step is not complete.) You can also now sign up for tracking notifications by email. To sign up,…
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Celebración anual de Ciudadanos por la Reforma Penitenciaria
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Join Citizens for Prison Reform at the University United Methodist Church for a night of inspiration and community. Together, we will celebrate our victories and recommit to our mission of advocating for change in the criminal justice system. PCAP Art Auction & 50/50 Raffle Date: Saturday, October 12th Time: 5:30-9:00PM (Doors open at 4:30PM) Ticket Price: Suggested donation amount per…
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¡Se anuncian más charlas de peluquería para ir a las urnas!
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Benton Harbor – October 12, 2024Detroit – October 18, 2024Warren – October 19, 2024 Benton HarborParty to the Polls: Barbershop Talks is back! Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 1-3 PM at Shaw’s Barber Shop in Benton Harbor for an afternoon of conversation, community, and empowerment. Shaw’s Barber Shop, 167 W. Napier Ave., Benton…
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Feria de eliminación de antecedentes penales de Benton Harbor
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Sábado 12 de octubre de 2024 de 12 a 4 p.m. Lake Michigan College, 1100 Yore Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Enlace de preinscripción para la Feria de eliminación de antecedentes penales de Benton Harbor Formulario de inscripción para abogados voluntarios, estudiantes de derecho y notarios de la Feria de eliminación de antecedentes penales de Benton Harbor
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El encarcelamiento masivo está en la boleta electoral
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This article was originally published by the Prison Policy Initiative Election Day is right around the corner. While presidential campaigns get most of the attention from the news media, many lesser-known down-ballot races can have a much more dramatic impact on criminal legal system reform in America. For voters interested in ending mass incarceration, we’ve…
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Datos nuevos y ampliados sobre las cárceles de los territorios indígenas muestran que las tendencias preocupantes se extienden a las tierras tribales
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New, expanded data on Indian country jails show concerning trends extend to tribal lands,” authored by Emily Widra. Native people are consistently overrepresented in the criminal legal system, accounting for only 1% of the total U.S. population but 3% of the incarcerated population.1 More specifically,…
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