By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter Emeritus New Journal and Guide Virginians are facing another year of elections with races for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General...
By Terrance Afer-Anderson Special to the Guide The Prison Policy Initiative reports that, “80% of the (2,019,900) women who will go to jail this year are...
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, the first Black Speaker in the state's history, received a presidential pardon from Joe Biden, recognizing his journey from incarceration to...
The Virginia NAACP has unveiled its 2025 legislative agenda, focusing on criminal justice reform, education equity, economic opportunity, housing stability, and safeguarding reproductive freedom ahead of...
Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks Hunter Biden's support for pardons for non-violent felons who have served their sentences, arguing for the need to end the stigma and...
Congressional leaders call on President Biden to address mass incarceration's systemic injustices through executive clemency, aiming to reunite families and end discriminatory sentencing practices. #MassIncarceration #CriminalJusticeReform...
Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a comprehensive plan aimed at dismantling systemic barriers and providing new opportunities for Black men. The agenda covers wealth-building, education,...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore's historic executive order pardoning 175,000 residents with low-level cannabis convictions is being celebrated by the NAACP and lawmakers, marking a significant step...
Del. Don Scott, the first Black House speaker in the Virginia Legislature’s history, will deliver the keynote address at Norfolk State University’s Commencement Ceremony, inspiring graduates...
The Sentencing Project's report calls for a comprehensive overhaul of youth incarceration, citing its inefficacy and disproportionate impact on youth of color. Urging state and local...
