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Ending the American Tragedy of Mass Incarceration

By Richard Blaustein / LARB Feb 2, 2019 The book “Start Here” yields a vision for a future United States that will not stand out for its distressing criminal justice system. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

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Trump’s Racist Language of Pollution Drives His Brand of Fascism

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Jan 9, 2019 The viciousness of the Trump administration and the cruelty imposed by neoliberalism mutually inform each other. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Miseducation of Native America

Gyasi Ross / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 Western, white schools still serve as punitive places that destroy the spirit and morale of native students. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ Signals Beginning of a Mass Awakening for Black America

Sarah Wesley / Truthdig Feb 4, 2017 The 2016 documentary has given a voice to African-Americans, who now have more tools to fight for truth and justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why America’s Crime Victims Seek Restorative Justice, Not More Punishment (Video)

By Danielle Sered / AlterNet Sep 14, 2016 Ask survivors and crime victims what they really want. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anna Deavere Smith Gives a Crash Course in the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Jul 22, 2015 Her solo show examines how favoring incarceration over education puts marginalized minors at risk. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )