Déjà vu all over again?

I have tracked the various criminal justice reform bills for decades from a unique perspective inside the federal prison system. Each time, it’s the same old song and dance. First come the press releases; then rumors run rampant with the prison population while NGOs and politicians raise money for all the "wonderful work" they are [...]

By |2018-11-15T22:12:28-04:00November 15th, 2018|Criminal Justice and Prison Reform|Comments Off on Déjà vu all over again?

Dear Mr. Kushner

It appears the recent rumblings within the political landscape of justice reform have led to a potential compromise bill in the Senate looming for September. I’ve watched various reform bills since the 1980’s and can honestly say this is the first bill even remotely close to passage. I’d like to thank you for your efforts [...]

By |2018-08-21T19:36:48-04:00August 21st, 2018|Criminal Justice and Prison Reform|Comments Off on Dear Mr. Kushner

Time to rant (Only for serious reformers)

I  always wonder who writes these crime bills and the First Step Act (FSA) is no different.  After reading the flavor of the week, I just need to remind myself there is no reason to get upset because it's just more beltway dysfunction. While the FSA is actually worse than most of the recent legislation, [...]

By |2018-07-04T15:25:38-04:00May 21st, 2018|Criminal Justice and Prison Reform|Comments Off on Time to rant (Only for serious reformers)
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