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Sep 27, 2024

Incarcerating Caregivers Hurts Kentucky Families

Justice Reform

Kentucky has the 2nd highest rate of kids with incarcerated parents in the nation. We can help these families.

Kentucky has the 2nd highest rate of kids with incarcerated parents in the nation. We can help these families.

Amanda Hall and her son, Jayden Spence, testify in a Frankfort, KY committee room.
Amanda Hall and her son, Jayden Spence, testify in a Frankfort, KY committee room.
Aug 15, 2024

Despite Grants Pass, Cities Cannot Violate the Rights of the Unhoused

Justice Reform
Nothing in the recent SCOTUS Grants Pass decision negates the more important principle at stake: cities cannot ignore the constitutional rights of unhoused people.
Nothing in the recent SCOTUS Grants Pass decision negates the more important principle at stake: cities cannot ignore the constitutional rights of unhoused people.
A person holds a sign that says "Housing Not Handcuffs, Louisville's Rally Against Criminalizing Houselessness"
A person holds a sign that says "Housing Not Handcuffs, Louisville's Rally Against Criminalizing Houselessness"
Jun 19, 2024

Celebrating Juneteenth and Honoring Freedom in the Face of Anti-Blackness

Racial Justice
This Juneteenth, we affirm with unwavering conviction: freedom is not a gift to be bestowed, but a right to be claimed.
This Juneteenth, we affirm with unwavering conviction: freedom is not a gift to be bestowed, but a right to be claimed.
Slavery was abolished only 159 years ago in the Confederate South. Until we dismantle all systems of oppression, we continue to fight.
Slavery was abolished only 159 years ago in the Confederate South. Until we dismantle all systems of oppression, we continue to fight.
Jun 12, 2024

The Process and Results of Passing HB5: An Opinion from Retired Jail and Corrections Employees

Incarceration

HB5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” is emotion-based legislation, rather than the evidence-based legislation Kentucky deserves. Legislators and research organizations who presented data and asked hard questions...

HB5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” is emotion-based legislation, rather than the evidence-based legislation Kentucky deserves. Legislators and research organizations who presented data and asked hard questions...

Man in jail cell
Man in jail cell
Apr 30, 2024

2024 Legislative Recap: The State of Civil Liberties in Kentucky

Freedom of Speech

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly concluded its long, 60-day session at 8:49pm on April 15. 

At the beginning of session, we announced our legislative priorities: improving maternal health,...

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly concluded its long, 60-day session at 8:49pm on April 15. 

At the beginning of session, we announced our legislative priorities: improving maternal health,...

2024 Legislative Recap
2024 Legislative Recap
Apr 3, 2024

It's Veto Time: We're Asking Gov. Beshear to Veto These Bills

Justice Reform
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9