Prison Gerrymandering Persists: Why the 2030 Census Decision Keeps a Broken System in Place
As the United States moves toward the 2030 Census, a critical issue that has long distorted political representation is once […]
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A System Built to Deny: How Federal Prison Grievance Processes Quietly Block Medical Justice Behind Bars
Inside the federal prison system, access to medical care is often framed as a guaranteed right—an institutional obligation embedded within
New Mass Incarceration Trends: Immigration Detention, Private Prisons, and the Expanding Debate Over America’s Carceral System
Across the United States, the conversation surrounding mass incarceration has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Policymakers, researchers, and advocacy
Bad Omens for Justice Reform: Why Rollbacks in Washington, D.C. Signal a Dangerous Moment for Criminal Justice Reform and the Fight Against Private Prisons
Across the United States, the debate over incarceration, public safety, and justice reform has entered a new and consequential phase.
The Hidden Census Crisis: Why Counting Incarcerated People Correctly Matters for Democracy, Justice, and the Future of the 2030 Census
Across the United States, the census is treated as a cornerstone of democracy. Every ten years the nation undertakes the
Reform Rollbacks in Washington D.C. Signal a Dangerous Shift in Criminal Justice Policy and a Warning for State-Level Advocates Across the Nation
Across the United States, criminal justice reform has evolved into one of the defining public policy debates of the modern
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
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen Calls for Immediate Divestment From GEO Group — A Defining Moment for New Jersey’s Public Pension Ethics and Private Prison Accountability
New Jersey is once again at the center of a national reckoning over private prisons, immigrant detention, and the ethical
Recognizing & Resisting the “Carceral Humanist” Narrative in Criminal Justice Reform — A Critical Conversation on Dismantling the Private Prison Mindset
On February 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST, Sustainable Action Now urges advocates, policy leaders, researchers, and community organizers to
Specialty Courts — A Disappointing Form of Diversion
Across the United States, specialty courts—often branded as treatment courts, problem-solving courts, or accountability courts—are increasingly promoted as a humane
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How Missed Court Dates Fuel Mass Incarceration and the Private Prison Pipeline
In the public imagination, jail is often associated with serious crimes, violent offenses, or lengthy trials. The reality of the
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Rural Incarcerated Populations at Risk as Hospital Closures Loom Under “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Explore more on private prisons and reform → In the United States, nearly half of all incarcerated individuals are housed
Highlights from a Transformative Year at the Prison Policy Initiative
At Sustainable Action Now, we are committed to examining systems that impact human rights, justice, and social equity. One area
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Investigating Parole Systems and Reform Through “Parole in Perspective”
Understanding how parole systems operate in the United States is a crucial step toward meaningful criminal justice reform. With thousands
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Florida’s Political Power Struggles, Executions, and the Erosion of Justice
Florida finds itself at the center of two overlapping crises — one political, one moral — both revealing deep fractures
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