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6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people,” authored by Wanda Bertram As we’ve reported in the past, LGBTQ+ people are overrepresented throughout the criminal legal system, from their high rates of juvenile justice involvement to the long sentences they often receive as adults.…
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Value of the Vote Event in Detroit
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When You Vote – I Win presents a Value of the Vote event on June 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm at The Historic Little Rock Baptists Church, 9000 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. This session will discuss the importance of casting your ballot and provide updates on the new Michigan voting laws.
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RALLY FOR REFORM Set for 6/25/24
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SAVE THE DATE for Criminal Justice Legislation Reform Coalition’s RALLY FOR REFORM Bring JUSTICE to the Legal System JOIN US IN LANSING AS WE AMPLIFY OUR VOICES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM By joining us, you help amplify the demand for change and show our elected officials that we are united in our call for justice.…
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Voter Empowerment Town Hall
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Join us 12-2pm on June 1st for an in-person 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 at 867 S. Blvd E. in Pontiac, as we discuss critical issues related to voting and how it empowers our voices and communities. The Voter Empowerment Town Hall in Oakland County will explore the crucial role of voting in empowering all communities,…
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Election Integrity Webinar: Ensuring Trust at the Local Level
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Our democracy thrives on the principle of free and fair elections. It is the cornerstone of our society, the mechanism through which we, as citizens, exercise our most fundamental right—the right to vote. However, this right is only meaningful if we can trust in the integrity of the electoral process. As cosponsors of the upcoming…
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Inside Voices from Safe & Just Michigan
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The post Inside Voices – May 2024 appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. These are stories written by people currently residing in Michigan prisons. View on criminal justice in Michigan It is my belief, from having initiated five requests for commutation of my sentence, that the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) parole board is…
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Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Families Over Fees Act of 2024, which would protect incarcerated people from predatory fees
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Families Over Fees Act of 2024, which would protect incarcerated people from predatory fees,” authored by Wanda Bertram Yesterday, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Families Over Fees Act, a bill targeting “junk fees” in prisons…
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Guard Against Deceptive AI-Generated Information
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Generative AI tools have become much more popular and easy to use in recent years, and we have already seen numerous examples of these tools being weaponized to create false and misleading election information. You can help limit the spread of misinformation by being aware of deceptions and the ease with which generative AI can…
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Emerging Leaders (TM) Training
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Join Just Leadership USA for a FREE leadership training for justice-impacted organizers and activists in Detroit, MI on June 21-22! Are you formerly incarcerated? Justice-impacted? Or know someone who is? Sign up for Emerging Leaders™ now at jlusa.org/elmi2024-east!
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Do you know how Michigan’s new election laws may impact you?
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Thanks to the passage of Proposal 2 in 2022 and new election laws in 2023, Michiganders have new voting rights. Join us to learn about the new laws! Wednesday, May 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom Featured Speaker: Nomi Nancy Joyrich, Organizer for Michigan UU Social Justice Network and Michigan Director of Jews for a Secular…
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Public Safety Roundtable, a community webinar with Rep. Stephanie Young
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June 3, 2024 • Public Safety Roundtable, a community webinar. Plan on joining State Rep. Stephanie Young and special guests on Monday, June 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82172977017 Call: (312) 626-6799Webinar ID: 821 7297 7017We have a full roster of guests, including:– Michigan State Police Director…
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Most incarcerated people will return home; the Census Bureau should count them there
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Using an incarcerated person’s last known home address when redistricting gives the most accurate picture of where they reside. by Aleks Kajstura, May 14, 2024 from the Prison Policy Initiative Download our one-pager for a quick summary of the evidence that shows incarcerated people return home after their release. Incarcerated people return to their home…
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