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Here’s Why Mass Incarceration Should Be Seen As A Public Health Crisis

The way our elected officials, our institutions, and our citizens treat the mental and physical health of previously and currently incarcerated individuals is a direct reflection on our society’s attitude towards overall public health.

April 30, 2021

Montgomery County: Where do your Candidates and Officials Stand on the County’s Jail Problem?

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition circulated a questionnaire for a variety of public officials surrounding plans for new jail construction.

April 29, 2021

The Criminalization of Free Speech: A Through Line from 1894 to Present

In 2021, it’s 1894 all over again.

April 28, 2021

House Bill 101 – Interested Party Testimony

House Bill 101 establishes new processes for funding the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, and maintenance of jail facilities.

April 28, 2021

New Data Shows Over-policing and Lack of Accountability in Cincinnati Public Schools

It’s clear the vast majority of school incidents can be handled by teachers or school administrators and should not merit police intervention. But Cincinnati Public Schools has created a culture of calling SROs at any sign of misbehavior, no matter how small.

April 22, 2021

[Content Warning] I Witnessed a Police Shooting in 2008. 13 Years Later, I Can Still See It.

I think about Mr. Nguyen every single time I hear about another police shooting. Every. Single. Time.

April 21, 2021