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Five Questions About Reproductive Healthcare in Jails

Healthcare expert Dr. Carolyn Sufrin highlights the alarming state of reproductive care in women's jails across the U.S.

Lizzie TriboneMarch 25, 2024

Public safety is more than crime rate statistics

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What People Get Wrong About Public Safety

It’s more than crime rate statistics. It’s community-based programs, well-maintained public housing, and playgrounds for children to name a few.

Lizzie TriboneMarch 22, 2024

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Turning a blind eye to the bail bond industry

Cash bail keeps the unregulated billion-dollar bail bonds industry afloat while profiting off of poverty.

Erin GeorgeMarch 22, 2024

Pretrial Incarceration: More common than you think

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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

A professor discusses Texas bail reform.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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Instead of incorrect and outdated language, let’s talk about the pretrial justice system using a people-first approach.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

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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

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