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  1. The American criminal-legal system is a stain on our democracy – and it’s time for 2020 candidates to think boldly about reforming it. Today, , & 100+ groups have launched to outline our unified vision:

  2. 5 Sep 2019

    117 Rights Groups Offer Roadmap to Transform the American Criminal-Legal System "It is time to remove the stain that has lingered on our democracy as a result of an excessively punitive system."

  3. NEW: 117 groups, led by and , just released a & Beyond policy platform that proposes a unified vision for dismantling the current legal system and building a new one. Here’s their bold plan for doing it:

  4. Here's what we believe: Ending mass criminalization and incarceration in our country is one of the most urgent civil rights issues of our time.

  5. 15 Oct 2019

    It’s time for another . Here’s hoping the moderators ask the candidates their positions on criminal justice reform. And here’s also hoping the candidates took the time to read up on 's platform.

  6. We are proud to partner with on . Our punishment bureaucracy has caused so many people so much senseless pain for so long.

  7. 5 Sep 2019

    Media Alliance joined and 117 orgs in releasing the platform, a unified plan for dismantling the current legal system and building one that respects the humanity of ALL.

  8. We must be clear about this: If we want to be the truly just nation we purport to be, then our policymakers need to adopt and rethink justice in America from the ground up. Our new policy platform explains how to do it:

  9. “The criminal legal system is racist, xenophobic, rogue, and fundamentally flawed beyond reform." introduced The People's Justice Guarantee, a proposal that would dismantle the criminal legal system as we know it.

  10. 9 Sep 2019

    Just making sure everyone cught that , , + 115 other groups released a groundbreaking new platform to make it easier for 2020 candidates to reform the U.S. criminal-legal system. Check it out here:

  11. 5 Sep 2019

    Proud to stand with & over 100 orgs in embracing a that promotes paradigms for public safety grounded in humanity, dignity, and human rights of all people. This could not be more timely!

  12. 5 Sep 2019

    We joined and in releasing the platform that is centered around three themes: ensuring equity and accountability, building a restorative system of justice, and rebuilding communities. Read more on the BOLD plan below.⬇️

  13. Black and brown people are disproportionately harmed by our legal system. Our nation needs a new system that acknowledges the humanity of all people, is just and equitable, and creates opportunities for second chances. We need the :

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  14. VISION FOR JUSTICE 2020: We joined and 115 other organizations in launching , a policy platform focused on transforming the legal system into one that respects the humanity, dignity, and rights of all. ➡

  15. 12 Sep 2019

    Speaking of criminal justice... Want a transformational plan on criminal justice reform? Check out this groundbreaking platform for candidates to get behind.

  16. 13 Sep 2019

    READ: The new policy platform for the 2020 state and federal elections proposes a unified vision for dismantling the current legal system and building a new one that respects the humanity, dignity, and human rights of all people:

  17. 6 Sep 2019

    This is a very powerful framework for dismantling huge parts of the criminal justice system. I'm very proud to have worked on it w dozens of amazing civil rights leaders and fully endorse it. Everyone running for political office should embrace it.

  18. 5 Sep 2019

    The & Beyond platform presents 14 specific planks with policy recommendations that candidates MUST consider when thinking about a robust criminal-legal reform agenda.

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  19. 5 Sep 2019

    Candidates have been saying a lot about “criminal justice reform” (whatever), but none have proposed the sort of transformative policies needed to address the human rights crisis created by our legal system. I’m proud of our . Read it!

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