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Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons (165,000) than there are people in the high-crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #FreeKarenBrown  

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons than there are people in high crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. National survey data according to the Prison Policy Initiative show that most victims support violence prevention, social investment, and alternatives to incarceration that address the root causes of crime, not more investment in carceral systems that cause more harm. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #KyFreeKarenBrown

Did you know May 20th, 2024 North Carolina Joins the Confederacy: A Pivotal Moment in Civil War History On May 20, 1861, North Carolina made a historic decision that would forever alter its trajectory and that of the United States. Becoming the eleventh state to secede from the Union, North Carolina's departure underscored the deepening national crisis that erupted into the Civil War. The state’s secession was driven by mounting tensions over states’ rights, slavery, and economic differences between the North and South. This decision was not made lightly; it came after much debate and considerable pressure from neighboring states already aligned with the Confederacy.   North Carolina’s secession bolstered the Confederate States' strength and strategic positioning, significantly impacting the war's progression. As a state with valuable resources and a strategic coastal location, its departure from the Union provided the Confederacy with critical advantages. The secession also reflected the profound divisions within the state itself, as not all North Carolinians supported the move. This internal conflict mirrored the broader national struggle, highlighting the complex and multifaceted nature of the Civil War. North Carolina’s choice to secede on this day in 1861 remains a significant and poignant reminder of the enduring impact of the Civil War on the United States.

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Illinois financial advisors: this is real! Chances are, business owners will go to their CPA when they receive their notice from the state. Make sure all of the CPAs in your network know that you can help explain options! Ascensus Illinois Secure Choice #401k

Kansas friends, if you agree with these principles & want to be a part of Principles First, just let me know. We've got a growing center-right Kansas contingent with a difference to make. 💪😊 If you're in other states, I can help you get connected there. www.principlesfirst.us Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, & virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, and facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution and the rule of law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, and the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free and functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, and families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique and important. #ksleg #PrinciplesFirst

A reminder of why many of us have today as an official holiday. Learn more about the legacy of Juneteenth and some of the reforms advocates are fighting for in DC ➡️https://lnkd.in/ewtvAqvY

The Texas Tribune is convening a diverse group of Texans and experts in multiple fields for “We the Texans: A symposium on the state of democracy.” Join The Texas Tribune on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Houston or online for a day-long event examining the state of #democracy in Texas, what can be done to reinvigorate #trust and encourage #civic engagement, and how we can work together to solve local, regional, and statewide challenges. The symposium will start with a conversation about democracy at a national level and then turn to Texas-specific topics, including: • #voter turnout — and how to increase it • The local media landscape — and how it’s helping or hurting • How young Texans are making a difference — and changing the conversation • Governing Texas communities and the challenges that come with it — especially at the local level RSVP today: https://trib.it/HJX

CONFLICT PREVENTION: VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES TIM WALZ VS J. VANCE https://lnkd.in/gbwHeHZz Republicans are like bullfighters; they abuse and bully the victim until it is within reach of the blade, but Dems should not let themselves be corralled. Learn the dance! The US is transitioning regarding one of the most critical historical events, which has profound implications for the world order. https://lnkd.in/gYR6jXQd The Republicans have a man who reflects their values. After graduating from Middletown High School, Vance joined the US Marine Corps, where he served from 2003 to 2007 as a non-combative correspondent, including a six-month deployment in the public affairs department in Iraq. He is not a combatant. Vance is also a non-combatant marine. His intolerance, meanness, backwardness and intolerance can be terrifying. https://lnkd.in/gu7ZB-Cz Timothy James Walz was born on April 6, 1964, in West Point, Nebraska, to Darlene Rose Reiman, a homemaker, and James F. Walz, a teacher and U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Mr Walz spent a year teaching at the Foshan No 1 High School under a Harvard University volunteer programme. Walz's teaching background is a key part of his identity. He is an educator whose attitude is that of a great teacher: welcoming, inclusive, equitable and mindful of diversity. https://lnkd.in/gxH5Vk35 The two are the opposite spectrum of the polarized value system of the USA. Now, most USA citizens will identify with Tim and less with Vance. https://lnkd.in/gXQ_DygZ Leadership is a key part of governing and transforming conflicts. Let us hope the US citizens, mindful of the crucial times, choose well. https://lnkd.in/gdzjf9BE Peace is the best way to live! Natanael #VanceVsWalz, #LeadershipShowdown, #VPBattle, #VanceForVP, #WalzForVP, #VicePresidentialRace, #VPLeadership, #VanceVsWalz2024, #PoliticalRivals, #VPSelection, #PoliticalDebate, #LeadershipInFocus, #VPShowdown2024, #VanceLeadership, #WalzLeadership, #VPDecision2024, #LeadershipMatters, #VPCandidates, #VanceVsWalzDebate, #VPPolitics, #VanceForAmerica, #WalzForAmerica, #VPLeadershipRace, #2024VP, #PoliticalLeadership, #VanceOrWalz, #VPContenders, #VanceVsWalzLeadership, #PoliticalLeadershipRace, #VanceOrWalz2024, #VPLeadershipDebate, #PoliticalLeadershipShowdown, #VanceVsWalzDecision, #VPShowdown, #VPSelection2024, #VanceVsWalzContenders, #VPLeadershipContenders, #VanceVsWalzRace, #VPSelectionDebate, #PoliticalDecision2024, #VPSelectionProcess, #VanceVsWalzDecision2024, #LeadershipRace, #VPContenderShowdown, #VanceVsWalzContest, #PoliticalContest2024, #VPLeadershipShowdown, #VanceVsWalzLeadershipRace, #PoliticalContenders, #LeadershipBattle2024, #VPLeadershipContest, #VanceVsWalzPolitical, #VPLeadershipBattle, #VanceVsWalzShowdown, #PoliticalSelection2024, #VPLeadershipFocus, #VPSelectionBattle, #LeadershipFocus, #PoliticalBattle2024, #VanceVsWalzLeadershipFocus, #VPLeadershipContest2024,

The more you know about and JFK Jr's policy's on issues that face our country, its citizens and the planet the more you realize that he would make a great President.