New Jersey Expunges Over 360,000 Cannabis Convictions
Since Summer 2021, New Jersey has expunged 362,000 criminal records relating to low-level cannabis cases. The state Judiciary indicates over 125,000 more at least are still to come.
Politics
Chokeholds and "No-Knock" Entries Banned in New Justice Department Policy
The United States Department of Justice announced a new policy limiting the use of chokeholds and "no-knock" entries, among other forceful practices, for federal law enforcement.
Al Harrington, Drake, Killer Mike Ask Biden to Pardon All Nonviolent Cannabis Offenders
Celebrities including NBA star Al Harrington, Grammy winner Drake, rapper Killer Mike, and more have co-written a letter to President Biden requesting a general pardon for all nonviolent cannabis offenders.
#TexasTaliban: Worrying Parallels Between a Republican State and a Terrorist Organization
Since Texas's Senate Bill 8 went into effect, implementing the harshest abortion restrictions in recent history, public discourse comparing the state's government to Afghanistan's Taliban has erupted.
Social Change Starts by Focusing on Community Members
Now is the time to foster social change by implementing laws and policies created by people from communities most affected by ongoing injustices.
Cuban Americans Protest Embargo Politics at Puentes de Amor 2021
Cuban Americans of all political persuasions gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest, either for or against supporting Cuba amidst its current pandemic-induced crisis.
False Convictions Show Major Flaws in Michigan Justice System
Wrongful convictions have cost innocent people over 25,265 years of their lives. Larry Smith, Jr. and Kevin Harrington reflect on suffering through their exoneration processes while prisoners' rights activist Shawanna Vaughn fights to keep Lawrence Rider-El from a similar fate.
Is NYC Failing Homeless Youth?
In THE CITY's latest educational panel, experts discuss how New York City's government resources fail to support homeless youth and what a new administration can do to improve the situation.
Fighting Anti-Semitism, Splintered: The No Fear Rally
Groups from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. for a first-of-its-kind "No Fear" rally to fight anti-Semitism. Despite efforts to present a united front, tensions between right and left-wing groups remain palpable.
Freeing Britney From Conservatorship Could Liberate More Women
The injustices of the Britney Spears conservatorship case have many implications about society's continuing double-edged sword for women. Legal analyst Aron Solomon says the case's revelations could also impact future elections.
Schumer, Booker and Wyden Call for Federal Cannabis Decriminalization in Monumental Legislative Proposal
The Senate Majority Leader and Democratic Senators introduced groundbreaking legislation to federally decriminalize cannabis and create new opportunities for communities of color.
Maya Wiley Sits Down With Michael Hiller as New York City's Mayoral Primary Election Approaches
The candidate, an attorney and civil rights activist, discussed rezoning, stop-and-frisks, and cannabis as part of her progressive platform.
The Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo—once praised for his response to the pandemic and for bickering with his...
The Problem With Moderate Democrats
We have known it for a while, but moderates have once again proven themselves as...
Harlem’s Shawanna Vaughn of Silent Cry Introduces Historic Legislation To Address Trauma Surrounding Incarceration
New York, NY – For immediate release: February 18, 2021 Shawanna Vaughn, founder of Silent Cry...
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