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I was almost a #BlackLivesMatter hashtag

By Louis L. Reed, #cut50 Director of Organizing and Partnerships

Oct 27, 2020

I was almost a #BlackLivesMatter hashtag

Oct 27, 2020

A First Step to Obtaining Official ID – After Prison

People are returning to society after serving time in federal prison. But returnees face major challenges — including proving their…

Jan 29, 2020

A First Step to Obtaining Official ID – After Prison

Jan 29, 2020

MEET NEW JERSEY’S DIGNITY AMBASSADOR: GALE MUHAMMAD

My name is Gale Muhammad and I’m fighting for families that are impacted by mass incarceration because I lost precious time with my…

Dec 5, 2019

MEET NEW JERSEY’S DIGNITY AMBASSADOR: GALE MUHAMMAD

Dec 5, 2019

People Released from Prison Under First Step Act Join Judiciary Hearing

This past week, the House Judiciary Committee convened for a hearing on the implementation of the First Step Act (FSA), historic criminal…

Oct 19, 2019

People Released from Prison Under First Step Act Join Judiciary Hearing

Oct 19, 2019

Why 2019 Was a Standout Annual Legislative Conference for the CBC

For the 49th year, the Congressional Black Caucus convened with allies from across the nation for their Annual Legislative Conference…

Sep 17, 2019

Why 2019 Was a Standout Annual Legislative Conference for the CBC

Sep 17, 2019

Why a Bill in California Matters to the Nation

A bill that just cleared the California State Assembly would create a new diversion court system that prevents eligible parents and…

Sep 13, 2019

Why a Bill in California Matters to the Nation

Sep 13, 2019

Meet Michael Mendoza

At #cut50, we fight to ensure that people who are most affected by the justice system can leverage their voices and expertise to develop…

Aug 15, 2019

Meet Michael Mendoza

Aug 15, 2019

Welcome Home

Today, more than 2,200 incarcerated men and women are being released from federal prison under the First Step Act!

Jul 19, 2019

Welcome Home

Jul 19, 2019

Why I Dedicated Myself to Passing a Bill in Tennessee – and How I Did it.

My name is Tray Johns and I fight for incarcerated women because I am a formerly incarcerated person myself. While I was incarcerated, I…

Jul 3, 2019

Why I Dedicated Myself to Passing a Bill in Tennessee – and How I Did it.

Jul 3, 2019

A Mom’s Plea for Criminal Justice Reform

My name is Ashleigh Carter. I go by many titles and wear many hats, but none are quite as important to me as ‘Mother’…

Jun 22, 2019

A Mom’s Plea for Criminal Justice Reform

Jun 22, 2019

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Father’s Day–on the Outside

I’m Fulton Leroy Washington and in 2016, I received clemency from President Barack Obama after serving 21 years in prison for a…

Jun 15, 2019

Father’s Day–on the Outside

Jun 15, 2019

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Stepping Up for Fair Chances

Today politicians, influencers, advocates, and business leaders gathered at The White House to announce a major win for formerly…

Jun 13, 2019

Stepping Up for Fair Chances

Jun 13, 2019

Why My Mom and I Opened Up About My Incarceration – On Camera

My name is Roy Waterman and for 12+ years, I was incarcerated. I’ve faced many challenges in my life and overcome many obstacles, but none…

Jun 5, 2019

Why My Mom and I Opened Up About My Incarceration – On Camera

Jun 5, 2019

#cut50 Co-Founder Jessica Jackson Receives 2019 Alexander Law Prize

In March 2019, #cut50 co-founder Jessica Jackson was awarded the prestigious Katharine & George Alexander Law Prize from Santa Clara…

May 4, 2019

#cut50 Co-Founder Jessica Jackson Receives 2019 Alexander Law Prize

May 4, 2019

Meet Florida’s Dignity Ambassador: Valencia Gunder

By Valencia Gunder for #cut50

Apr 22, 2019

Meet Florida’s Dignity Ambassador: Valencia Gunder

Apr 22, 2019

Voters Want Rehabilitation; What Prop 57 Credits Should Look Like

Last week, an estimated 30,000 Californians rallied on the steps of the State Capitol to support criminal justice reform.

Sep 1, 2017

Voters Want Rehabilitation; What Prop 57 Credits Should Look Like

Sep 1, 2017

#cut50 Profile: Michael Mendoza

Michael is a Mexican American who grew up in southern California. His great grandfather came under the Bracero program and married a U.S…

Mar 11, 2017

Mar 11, 2017

Millennials Should Make Criminal Justice Reform a Priority

Millennials grew up during an unprecedented experiment in mass incarceration. We have watched that experiment fail.

May 10, 2016

Millennials Should Make Criminal Justice Reform a Priority

May 10, 2016

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A national bipartisan initiative to smartly and safely reduce our incarcerated population. Co-Founded by @VanJones68, a program of the Dream Corps.

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