Published inDream CorpsI was almost a #BlackLivesMatter hashtagBy Louis L. Reed, #cut50 Director of Organizing and PartnershipsOct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
A First Step to Obtaining Official ID – After PrisonPeople are returning to society after serving time in federal prison. But returnees face major challenges — including proving their…Jan 29, 20201Jan 29, 20201
MEET NEW JERSEY’S DIGNITY AMBASSADOR: GALE MUHAMMADMy 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, 2019Dec 5, 2019
People Released from Prison Under First Step Act Join Judiciary HearingThis past week, the House Judiciary Committee convened for a hearing on the implementation of the First Step Act (FSA), historic criminal…Oct 19, 2019Oct 19, 2019
Why 2019 Was a Standout Annual Legislative Conference for the CBCFor the 49th year, the Congressional Black Caucus convened with allies from across the nation for their Annual Legislative Conference…Sep 17, 2019Sep 17, 2019
Why a Bill in California Matters to the NationA bill that just cleared the California State Assembly would create a new diversion court system that prevents eligible parents and…Sep 13, 2019Sep 13, 2019
Meet Michael MendozaAt #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, 2019Aug 15, 2019
Welcome HomeToday, more than 2,200 incarcerated men and women are being released from federal prison under the First Step Act!Jul 19, 2019Jul 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, 2019Jul 3, 2019
A Mom’s Plea for Criminal Justice ReformMy 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, 2019Jun 22, 2019