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Florida’s Political Power Struggles, Executions, and the Erosion of Justice

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Florida finds itself at the center of two overlapping crises — one political, one moral — both revealing deep fractures in governance, justice, and humanity. On one side, Republican leaders in the state are pressing to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections, citing what they call a flawed federal census that allegedly undercounted […]

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Standing for Humanity in the Face of State-Sanctioned Violence as Florida Already Broke Record with 13th Execution in Modern Era

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On Tuesday, Florida faces what may be the 14th state-sanctioned execution this year — an unprecedented number in the state’s history. Samuel “Sammy” Lee Smithers, a 72-year-old man showing signs of dementia and severe cognitive decline, is scheduled to die. His case has become a powerful focal point for advocates of human dignity, justice, and

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Advocating for Justice: Challenging the Death Penalty

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Our commitment to justice and human dignity is central to our broader vision of a truly sustainable and equitable society. This extends to our profound concerns regarding the application of the death penalty, particularly as witnessed in Florida. The state has recently accelerated its pace of executions to an unprecedented degree, a trend that demands

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Navigating the Labyrinth & Better Understanding Federal Power Over the Criminal Legal System

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At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in informed advocacy, and that means understanding the structures and powers that shape critical areas of our society. The criminal legal system is one such area, often subject to intense political debate and policy shifts. When an administration announces sweeping changes, it’s natural to wonder: “Can they really do

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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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Why Waiving Prison Medical Copays Isn’t Enough – A Broken System in Need of Overhaul

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At Sustainable Action Now, we fight for justice not only in the natural world—but within our social systems too. One of the most overlooked yet deeply harmful practices within the U.S. criminal justice system is the routine charging of medical copays to incarcerated individuals—a policy that criminalizes illness and denies essential care to society’s most

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Fighting Jail Expansion: A Sustainable Action Now Report

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Standing Up for Communities, Not Cages At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in putting people, communities, and the environment before profit and punishment. One of the most urgent and underreported issues we confront is the continued expansion of jails and the private prison system across the United States. As local governments and private entities push

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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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How Prison Gerrymandering Undermines Democracy in Oklahoma — And How Lawmakers Can Fix It

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There’s a quiet distortion hiding in plain sight on the political maps of Oklahoma — one that shifts power away from the communities that need it most and hands it to areas built around incarceration. It’s called prison gerrymandering, and despite being rooted in outdated federal policy, it’s something Oklahoma lawmakers can fix — today.

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Criminal Justice Under the Microscope: Wanda Bertram Joins Center for Just Journalism Panel on Trump’s First 100 Days, Round Two

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As we reach the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, the country finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in criminal legal policy — one that’s receiving far less attention than it deserves. That changes this week. On Wednesday, April 30th, at 12:00 PM Eastern, Communications Strategist Wanda Bertram will join a critical

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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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