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The Redistricting of the American South Read More »

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The Redistricting of the American South

Americans genuinely do not know this still exists. It is almost never talked about, most likely because it feels unbelievable. Read The Full Article on Substack! The modern Southern redistricting battle is usually discussed in sanitized political language. Analysts talk about “mid-decade map corrections,” “partisan balancing,” “electoral optimization,” or “district realignment.” Lawyers debate Section 2 […]

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Hunger as Punishment: How States Restrict SNAP Benefits for People on Probation — And Why Food Should Never Be a Tool of Control Read More »

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Hunger as Punishment: How States Restrict SNAP Benefits for People on Probation — And Why Food Should Never Be a Tool of Control

In the United States, punishment does not always end at sentencing. For many people placed on probation, the penalties extend far beyond court supervision. They reach into housing, employment, voting rights, and increasingly, access to food. A newly added analysis titled “Hunger as punishment: How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation” on the

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The Private Prison Boom: A Deep Dive into the Industry’s Explosive Expansion and Its Human Cost Read More »

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The Private Prison Boom: A Deep Dive into the Industry’s Explosive Expansion and Its Human Cost

As immigration enforcement ramps up across the United States, private prison corporations are preparing for a massive, highly profitable expansion—backed by billions in government contracts. While headlines often focus on border crossings and policy debates, what’s happening behind the scenes reveals a concerning trend: a booming detention-for-profit industry with staggering implications for human rights and

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A New Era for Parole Reform – 16 Guiding Principles to Transform a Broken System Read More »

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A New Era for Parole Reform – 16 Guiding Principles to Transform a Broken System

America’s criminal justice system has long been plagued by systemic injustice, mass incarceration, and a revolving door of incarceration that disproportionately affects marginalized communities. While conversations around bail reform and prison abolition have taken center stage in recent years, parole reform remains one of the most urgently needed yet chronically overlooked components of true criminal

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

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

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 Read More »

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Challenging the Walls: Fighting Jail Expansion on the Front Lines

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 Read More »

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

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 Read More »

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Fighting Jail Expansion: A Sustainable Action Now Report

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 Read More »

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

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 Read More »

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

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: