A paroled offender’s sentence doesn't always end upon release from prison. Back-end sentencing – re-incarceration for violating parole – is all too common.
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The Curse of Affluenza in a Broken Justice System
Affluenza, the inability to comprehend the consequences of one’s actions thanks to financial privilege and influence, has been with us for all of history.
Read More »A Black History Program for White People
The election and continued support of the worst president in American history made me realize that some white people – enough to alarm me – can be conned beyond redemption. But they can also be educated.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Revolutionary Threads’ by Bobby Sullivan
'Revolutionary Threads' by Bobby Sullivan undermines its own attempts at revealing some historical truths with its use of questionable source material.
Read More »Why Consumers Are Increasingly Preferring Ethical Brands
Sustainability is the “right” choice, and increasingly, it’s becoming the cheaper one as more consumers choose ethical brands and companies respond.
Read More »Book Review: ’Note – Bandi’ Edited by R Ramakumar
'Note Bandi', edited by R Ramakumar collects articles by academics and economists to detail the impact of India's so called demonetisation (note-bandi).
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): Harold Pinter’s ‘Art, Truth, and Politics’ with Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance performed Harold Pinter’s lecture 'Art, Truth, and Politics', a scathing critique of U.S. military actions, with an emphasis on actions by Ronald Reagan in Nicaragua and George W. Bush in Iraq.
Read More »Book Tour: ‘Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You’re Worth’ by Mika Brzezinski
Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC co-host of 'Morning Joe,' shares new advice to women from all walks of life with her revised edition of her book 'Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth.'
Read More »Book Review: ‘Rising Out of Hatred’ by Eli Saslow
'Rising Out of Hatred' by Eli Saslow shows the power of humanity and persistence in the face of one of the most powerful hate groups in the country.
Read More »Broadway’s ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ – Seems Inappropriate in the #metoo/Time’s Up Era
There is no reason to see this play through rose colored glasses that hide the pernicious truth at its core.
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