Posted on 01/21/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Corrections
In the United States, questions of race and racism are almost always simmering just below the surface in every institution. The tension often boils over most dramatically in our criminal justice system, whether in black and brown communities or in the court room, where black defendants routinely receive harsher sentences than their white counterparts. Martin Luther King Jr. knew this. On Easter 1958, he led a “prayer pilgrimage” in Montgomery, Alabama, to protest a young, black man’s death sentence for rape. “Even if he were guilty, it is the severity and inequality of the penalty that constitutes the injustice,” King said. “Full... read more
Posted on 01/09/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
President Trump’s shutdown has thrown millions of lives into chaos and uncertainty. He told the nation the shutdown could last months or even years. Right now, the media is mainly focused on the 800,000 federal... read more
Posted on 04/24/18 by Caitlin Johnson in Work & Wages
If my due date holds, my husband, step kids and I will welcome a baby boy in June. This is my first pregnancy and I’m still coming to grips with the changes to my body,... read more
Posted on 04/14/17 by Caitlin Johnson in Revenue & Budget
Good schools, responsive public safety, reliable public transit, quality healthcare – these are the building blocks of thriving communities and strong economies. Ohio’s tax policies starve these essential programs while giving the wealthy big breaks—and... read more
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