Jane’s story shows how grief and addiction intersect with unjust cash bail, and how your support can spark healing and hope.
Chloe JacksonDecember 17, 2024
Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities
Police punched and tased Tyron McAlpin. His arrest exposes cash bail’s dangerous impact on disabled Americans.
Melissa EtehadDecember 4, 2024
Nature as Refuge in Amos’s Fight for Freedom
Battling trauma and systemic challenges rooted in his upbringing on the Flathead Indian Reservation led to Amos being incarcerated while legally innocent.
Melissa EtehadOctober 14, 2024
Chef Alfredo’s Story and Our Broken Bail System
Alfredo spent weeks in a real-life dystopia, legally innocent, simply because he couldn't afford bail – a harsh reality too many face today.
Melissa EtehadOctober 4, 2024
A Traffic Stop Separated Destinie From Her Daughter for Nearly Two Months
When a single mother is held on unaffordable cash bail, her entire family pays the price.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 5, 2024
Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction
Ronnie’s story shows how cash bail and unnecessary pretrial incarceration can threaten people’s physical and mental health.
Melissa EtehadAugust 12, 2024
Two Decades After His First Arrest, Charles Finally Received Help
Forced to support himself, Charles was swept into the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on Black Americans following the War on Drugs.
Melissa EtehadJuly 16, 2024
Mourning the Death of a Loved One Behind Bars
Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.
Melissa EtehadJune 24, 2024
A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes
Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.
Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024
How A Judge Helped Break A Cycle of Opioid Addiction
A county drug treatment instead of incarceration made all the difference in Anthony’s journey to recovery and sobriety.
Melissa EtehadMay 2, 2024
