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How the US Failed People in Prisons During Covid: ‘Really Important to Learn From What Happened’
Data reveals at peak of pandemic in 2020, people in prisons died almost three and a half times more frequently than those outside Anna Flagg, Jamiles Lartey, and Shannon Heffernan…
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Coalition Pushes for Closure of Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison
The 126-year-old maximum security facility is over capacity BY SARAH LEHR APRIL 29, 2024 A coalition of politicians, members of law enforcement and formerly incarcerated people took to the state Capitol…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Announces $10 Million Voter Campaign in North Carolina for 2024 Election
By: By MAKIYA SEMINERA, Associated Press Apr 25, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Abortion continues to be a key part of Democrats’ election playbook in North Carolina, which for 2024 will…
Read MorePeople Living in Tents off U.S. 70 Push Back After Being Told to Leave: ‘We’re Human Beings’
By Michael Perchick April 23, 2024 GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) — It may look like a patch of grass or an empty space but dozens of people call a section of U.S.…
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40 Unhoused People Must Leave a Wake County Homeless Encampment or Face Arrest
By Greg Childress Apr 22, 2024 More than 40 people living in a tent encampment on a state-owned, unused lot at the intersection of Highways 401 and U.S. 70 near the…
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“We Can Make More Success Stories”: State Leaders Mobilize to Strengthen Reentry Support
Prison leaders say that 2024 will be an inflection year to make significant progress breaking down barriers formerly incarcerated people face when returning to the community. By Rachel Crumpler April 26,…
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The Riley Howell Foundation Fund Supports Gun Violence Victims
Sofia DiStefano Apr 27, 2024 In honor of Riley Howell, the Howell family created the Riley Howell Foundation Fund (RHFF) in 2020 to raise awareness and help those affected by…
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NC Firefighter Joining Mission to Bring Aid into Gaza Through Mediterranean Sea
By: Amalia Roy Posted: Apr 27, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh firefighter is joining a group of volunteers called the “Freedom Flotilla Coalition,” which seeks to bring aid into Gaza…
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Anti-Poverty Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Change Course During Legislative Short Session
NC Poor People’s Campaign demands action on education, child care, and the minimum wage BY: GREG CHILDRESS – APRIL 24, 2024 On Wednesday, nearly 200 supporters of the North Carolina Poor People’s…
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