While the country is focused on the U.S. Presidential Election I wanted to write about—and hopefully bring some attention to—an issue that has not received any attention from either candidate or the news media during this campaign. The criminal justice system is seldom discussed in the media but even still inspires passionate activists group.
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Brendan Davis says
Good article on a neglected subject!
Shane Bauer offered some interesting insights on this topic recently following his own experiences as a prisoner in Iran.