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Ron DeSantis Has a New White House Strategy: Arrest People for Voting Fraud
DeSantis announced the arrest of 20 allegedly ineligible voters. It's the latest example of the Florida governor punching down for political points.
Michael Cohen’s lawyer just reportedly accused Michael Avenatti of being a felon
Is Michael Cohen's lawyer a felony arsonist? Because Michael Avenatti just got burned.
Florida could restore voting rights to 1.4 million convicted felons
Florida one of three states that bans felons from voting. That could change on Election Day.
Convicted Felons on What They Want You to Know About the Midterms
"Blocked From the Ballot" gives intimate testimony and context on how convicted felons in Florida (and beyond) have long been barred from voting. Tomorrow's vote could change that—and how broader enfranchisement impacts the US as a whole.
One More Thing Money Can Buy: A Clean Criminal Record
Many states have expungement programs to clear your name, but some charge $500 or more.
Why Is It Still So Hard for Ex-Cons to Vote in Florida?
About a quarter of the ex-cons who can't vote in America live in the Sunshine State.
This Chicago Jail Farm Grows Tomatoes and Restaurant Cooks
The Sherriff’s Garden program at Cook County Jail allows nonviolent felons to maintain a two-acre farm, complete with a beehive, while preparing them to re-enter society as well as the job market.
Civil Rights Activists in Baltimore Want More Ex-Felons in the Voting Booth in 2016
In the wake of the Freddie Gray protests that made race relations in Baltimore national news, some locals are determined to expand voting rights for former prisoners.