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Justice policy researcher at the Urban Institute. She/her.

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Opinion | I was incarcerated as a child. D.C.’s second-chance laws changed my life. Washingtonians should feel safe. And these are not soft-on-crime measures.

Second chance laws work. Once incarcerated at 16, Eddie Ellis got a second chance and is now a husband, father & community leader. His story proves growth is possible and why repealing these laws would be a step backward.

Read his powerful story: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

08.09.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four Things to Know About the Federal Death Penalty The cases of those on death row highlight deep concerns about racial disparities, the fairness of the process, and the inhumanity of the punishment.

If Trump fulfills his promise to expand the federal death penalty, courts likely won’t do enough to protect the rights of those at the system’s mercy. President Biden has the power to stop potentially unjust executions β€” he should grant clemency to the 40 people on death row, starting now.

11.12.2024 15:41 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

An incredibly nuanced look at the devastating topic of child sexual abuse and how our typical responses often do more harm than good--and how we can do better by survivors.

04.12.2024 19:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Big congrats to the Urban Institute Employees Union!

04.12.2024 18:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0