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President Trump Preaches Privatization

Trump seems poised to reverse the previous administration’s stance on phasing out private, for-profit prisons. In the weeks and days leading up to the inauguration of Donald Trump, he made several statements about privatization — and his team is full of privatization supporters. From public television, to Veterans Affairs to prisons — there are many

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Justice System Throws Poor Kids Into Debtors' Prison

Inability to pay fines and fees related to the criminal justice system results in further punishment for youth, including extended sentences and probation. It is becoming increasingly obvious that zero-tolerance policies contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, often unfairly punishing youth for offenses that should not be dealt with in the criminal justice system. Involvement in

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