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The Good Example
July 28, 2010The economy's still struggling, and millions of Americans are desperate for work. And there are some people who are stuck with an even harder time than most. "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" If you have to check "yes" next to that question, you've probably just said "no" to a job. In Connecticut, a group of activists decided to challenge the question. Sam Alcoff and intern Rodolfo Piana went to visit and to hear their stories.Sarahi Uribe, Felons & Jobs, and War Funding
July 28, 2010In recent months, many have blamed, boycotted, and blasphemed Arizona for SB 1070. However, it is not all state law that is to blame. A few years ago, the United States Justice Department passed 287 G, a statute that puts immigration control in the hands of local police. Would SB 1070 be possible without these deeper, more established roots?ANP: Castaway Voters: Felons in Virginia
October 23, 2008The United States has 5.3 million former felons who are not permitted to vote -- more than any other country in the world. When released from prison many felons never regain their voting rights. In Virginia former felons are barred from voting for life unless the governor restores their rights.
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