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Challenging the Walls: Fighting Jail Expansion on the Front Lines

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At Sustainable Action Now, our commitment to creating a more just and equitable world extends deeply into advocating for humane and effective justice systems. A critical component of this advocacy is confronting the persistent drive for jail expansion, a trend that often diverts resources from genuine community solutions and perpetuates cycles of incarceration. We believe […]

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The Deep Roots of Injustice: Census Manipulation, Angola Prison, and the Urgent Need for Reform in Louisiana

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At Sustainable Action Now, we fight for justice—not just for animals and the environment, but for every system that perpetuates inequality and exploitation. In Louisiana, a grim story is unfolding that’s more than a civil rights issue—it’s a humanitarian crisis tangled in history, policy, and profit. The practice of forced prison labor at Angola Prison

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New Insights on Pregnancy in Prisons – A Critical Step Toward Reform, But More Questions Remain

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In a significant development for both criminal justice and women’s health advocates, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released new data on pregnancy prevalence, outcomes, and the availability of prenatal and postnatal programming in prisons. While this updated data is a welcome addition to the growing conversation about incarcerated women, it also raises important

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Sustainable Action Now Report is Analyzing the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

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As the Trump administration completes its first 100 days, significant policy shifts have emerged across various sectors. This report examines key actions and their implications, emphasizing areas of concern and potential avenues for advocacy. 1. Criminal Legal System: Rollbacks and Reversals The administration has initiated several measures that may reverse progress in criminal justice reform:

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Policy and Advocacy Director Sarah Staudt to Attend MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge MeetingJoin the conversation on equity, reform, and sustainable justice from April 15–17 in Chicago

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This week, Sarah Staudt, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Sustainable Action Today, will be on the ground in Chicago for the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Network Meeting, taking place April 15–17. The event brings together a diverse network of reformers, advocates, system leaders, and community members working to reshape the U.S. criminal justice

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Dean Gillispie Wins $45 Million for Wrongful Conviction

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Dean Gillispie Wins $45 Million for Wrongful Conviction: A Landmark Victory for Justice and Accountability In a significant and long-awaited victory, Dean Gillispie, an Ohio man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years, has been awarded $45 million in a civil lawsuit against the police department and detective responsible for his conviction. This case not

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Sustainable Action Now asks you to Take Action Now—Say Goodbye to 2024 by Taking Action on 24 Urgent Campaigns

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As we approach the end of 2024, there’s no better time to reflect on how far we’ve come in the fight for animal rights and what we still have to do. This year has been full of victories for animals, thanks to the power of online activism. Yet, there is always more to be done.

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Unveiling the Hidden Labor Force of Cotton Picking and U.S. Prison Programs

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The connection between the overrepresentation of African Americans in the prison system and the optics of labor programs within prisons, such as those reminiscent of historical cotton picking, can evoke deeply troubling parallels to slavery. African Americans are disproportionately represented in the U.S. prison system, a phenomenon often linked to systemic issues such as racial

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