We want to hear about your experiences with these Cook County judgeswww.injusticewatch.org Every six years, Cook County circuit judges ask voters for another term on the bench in what’s known as a retention vote. (Illinois Appellate Court judges
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The Scorching Temperatures Are Turning Prison Cells Into Furnaceswww.thenation.com As the death toll due to extreme heat rises, incarcerated people are concerned that their cells could become their coffins.
Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the US-Mexico border19thnews.org Historically, men made up the majority of those dying in the border desert. But the balance is shifting.
“What’s More Extraordinary and Compelling?”boltsmag.org Women who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of guards at a notorious federal prison in California are now seeking compassionate release.
Episode 4 - John - GUARANTEED with Eve L. Ewingpca.st John is a minister, grandfather, military veteran, and former Freedom Rider who lives on the West Side of Chicago. He's a participant in the guaranteed income pilot run by the City of Chicago.
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Corrections officers to Whitmer: Mobilize National Guard to address prison staffing crisiswww.freep.com Byron Osborn said half the state prisons have officer vacancy rates of 20% or higher, and five are operating at officer vacancy rates above 30%.
Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)donorbox.org Right now, abortion is only legal in South Carolina through 6 weeks of pregnancy, before most people even know they are pregnant.How Much Does an Abortion Cost?A medication abortion in South Carolina ...
Chicagoans Who Sued CPD for Targeting Black, Latino Drivers Have Beennews.wttw.com The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois accuses the Chicago Police Department of making more than 1.5 million traffic stops between 2016 and 2023 based on dubious evidence ...
To Stay in the Fight, We Must Navigate Trauma and Find the Healing We Needtruthout.org “How do we grieve at the same time as we adapt,” asks author Robyn Maynard.
Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)donorbox.org Right now, abortion is only legal in South Carolina through 6 weeks of pregnancy, before most people even know they are pregnant.How Much Does an Abortion Cost?A medication abortion in South Carolina ...
Chicago woman running the Free Store helping migrants risks deportationwww.cbsnews.com Kraal said they see around 300 people a week, stamping each card before families start to "shop" for free.
Safety Without Police | Michelle Phelps | INQUESTinquest.org Even before the uprisings in Minneapolis, communities have been radically reimagining a world that doesn’t depend on policing.
'He has never had a Michigan license!' Judge slams Corey Harris as suspended driver is locked up againwww.wxyz.com A judge in Ann Arbor came ready with the receipts Wednesday when Corey Harris returned to his courtroom for the next chapter of the now-infamous case of driving while license suspended.
‘Did You Tase Him in the Face!?’ Inside ‘Goon Squad’ Deputies’ Group Chatmississippitoday.org In a private WhatsApp text thread, a group of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies joked about rape and shocking people with Tasers.
Why does Planned Parenthood contract with Raytheon?prismreports.org Few demands for divestment in the repro rights movement have emerged, likely because workers are unaware of Planned Parenthood's connection to Raytheon
Minnesota Just Became The Latest State to Eliminate Prison Gerrymanderingboltsmag.org A new law will end the practice of counting incarcerated people where prisons are located, which skews political power within the state.
Access to Aid in Gaza Was Dire. Now, It’s Worse.www.nytimes.com The amount of food aid and other basic necessities making it into the enclave has shrunk so much that humanitarian officials say their operations are at risk of shutting down.
Oklahoma Gives Incarcerated Survivors of Domestic Violence A New Chance at Freedomboltsmag.org The Oklahoma Survivors’ Act reduces sentences for people whose convictions stemmed from their abuse. It passed despite prosecutors’ objections and an initial veto by the governor.
Far-right Israeli settlers step up attacks on aid trucks bound for Gazawww.washingtonpost.com The settler groups use a web of publicly accessible WhatsApp groups to track the trucks and coordinate attacks, providing a window into their activities.
Minnesota Just Became The Latest State to Eliminate Prison Gerrymanderingboltsmag.org A new law will end the practice of counting incarcerated people where prisons are located, which skews political power within the state.
Massachusetts' millionaire tax is earning more than expected and could help make up for the last few years of high earners fleeing the statewww.businessinsider.com The millionaires tax in Massachusetts beat estimates by bringing in $1.8 billion so far, helping the state despite the loss of high-income earners.