LEARN Minor Offenses, Major Consequences You may be surprised by the minor offenses that land people in jail and unable to afford bail. In fact, you may have even committed some yourself.Claire MaukschMarch 7, 2024
LEARNPOLICY Five Questions About Texas Bail Reform When it comes to successful pretrial reform, Professor Brandon L. Garrett explains there's no need to mess with Harris County, Texas.Lizzie TriboneMarch 4, 2024
IN ACTIONLEARN Do We Post Bail for Protesters? Protesting and the presumption of innocence are key American values. It’s time we start treating them as such for everyone involved.Hannah WebsterFebruary 8, 2024
LEARN What TV Gets Right and Wrong About the Pretrial System Can you spot pretrial system facts from fiction in these crime dramas?Nicole Zayas ManzanoJanuary 12, 2024
IN ACTIONLEARN Our 2023 Annual Report Grab a coffee and settle in – The Bail Project's 2023 Annual Report is a gripping read that will inspire and move you.Shannon SoperDecember 15, 2023
LEARN Is Calling Someone a Criminal Insensitive, or Inaccurate? Instead of incorrect and outdated language, let’s talk about the pretrial justice system using a people-first approach.Lizzie TriboneOctober 31, 2023
LEARN Bail Funds Backed By Your Favorite Band From The Grateful Dead to Lil Nas X, artists have a rich history of using music as an act of resistance.Shannon SoperOctober 12, 2023
LEARN The Bail Project Back To School Syllabus Dive into our all-in-one resource for the basics of the cash bail system.Hannah WebsterSeptember 13, 2023
LEARN Trump’s Bail Outcry Unveils America’s True Justice Disparity Trump spotlighted a "two-tiered justice system," yet missed America's real bail crisis. Wealth often buys freedom, leaving the poor unjustly behind bars.David GasparAugust 24, 2023
LEARN Amplifying Voices Against Cash Bail: The Power of Client Stories Stories of real people, real lives, and the real consequences of an unforgiving and unjust cash bail system.Hannah WebsterAugust 23, 2023