The woman deciding whether I should be admitted to the New Jersey bar seven years ago was “on the fence” about her decision because of a felony I committed 19 years earlier. I was sixteen years old. One afternoon, I was hanging out with two...
On March 6th, 2020, editors and unhoused community reporters from street newspapers across the U.S. discussed the opportunities and challenges of their work on "Right to a Home," Law at the Margins' groundbreaking collaborative journalism series.
The Community For Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) Policy makers need to do more than just listen to the homeless community. They need to turn their ideas into action. By Reginald Black Editor’s note: This story was produced in partnership with Street...
Earlier this year, we produced a series of articles highlighting the most dangerous abortion laws to sweep through state legislation. While many have been blocked by courts, the anti-choice sentiment that promoted these bills remains. Below you will...
Prison abolition work is a nonstop commitment. I try to slow down in the summer by minimizing the hours spent working. In order to balance work with leisure, I travel and take advantage of networking/learning opportunities in other cities...
Modern advocates can still learn a lot from St. Fracis of Assisi on how to integrate their spirituality and faith into their work for justice.
Our entire system, medical, immigration, and social services must adopt a trauma-informed approach in order to work seamlessly in treatment programs that serve a variety of individuals from varying backgrounds.
Bri Lacy describes her journey towards becoming a public defender as the first person in her family to graduate traditional college and obtain a law degree.
Prison abolitionist Shandre Delaney explores the necessity of self-care for activists through a series of interviews with other advocates.
Editor’s Note: Links to related news articles have been supplemented to provide background information and further reading. Since December, images telling the story of Sudan’s unpredictable and unprecedented quakes upsetting an old...