Virginia Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shorten Probationary Periods
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, similar to a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jay-Z, aiming to shorten probation for convicts meeting specific criteria such as job attainment, education, or participation in rehabilitation programs; the bill, sp...
Virginia Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shorten Probationary Periods
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, similar to a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jay-Z, aiming to shorten probation for convicts meeting specific criteria such as job attainment, education, or participation in rehabilitation programs; the bill, sp...
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44% Bias Score
Jail's Goodwill Store Aids Reintegration
Inmates at Santa Clara County's Elmwood Correctional Facility can choose new outfits at an on-site Goodwill store before release, receiving job training and addressing clothing needs for successful reintegration.
Jail's Goodwill Store Aids Reintegration
Inmates at Santa Clara County's Elmwood Correctional Facility can choose new outfits at an on-site Goodwill store before release, receiving job training and addressing clothing needs for successful reintegration.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Removal of DOJ Press Releases Spotlights Challenges Faced by Returning Citizens
Donald Trump's removal of DOJ press releases for January 6th riot convicts highlights the challenges faced by returning citizens in overcoming the stigma of past convictions, sparking debate about the lasting impact of publicizing criminal records and the need for broader reform.
Trump's Removal of DOJ Press Releases Spotlights Challenges Faced by Returning Citizens
Donald Trump's removal of DOJ press releases for January 6th riot convicts highlights the challenges faced by returning citizens in overcoming the stigma of past convictions, sparking debate about the lasting impact of publicizing criminal records and the need for broader reform.
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40% Bias Score
Review of "You Are Here"
A review of David Nicholls's novel "You Are Here", focusing on its plot, characters, narration style, and themes, and its audiobook version.
Review of "You Are Here"
A review of David Nicholls's novel "You Are Here", focusing on its plot, characters, narration style, and themes, and its audiobook version.
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Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
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Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands
Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.
Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands
Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.
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32% Bias Score