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America is the promise of a diverse, dynamic, and free people. The Constitution provides the framework for achieving it by protecting equal rights and guarding against abuses of power.
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A veteran’s story of being guided by our founding principles
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In a ruling with far-reaching implications, government agencies can no longer enforce decisions not authorized by Congress.
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How justice that focuses on safer, faster resolution can be more effective — and better for the community — than punishment.
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This nonprofit law firm is protecting Americans’ civil liberties and restoring the balance of power.
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At the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, Kurt Gray is researching why we misunderstand each other.
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JusticeText aims to restore balance to the criminal justice system and redefine what public safety means in America.
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A panel of criminal justice podcasters dissects the common threads that feed injustice.
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The Polarization Research Lab collects data on what’s driving us apart and is releasing it, freely, in real-time, to the public.
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A bill under consideration by Congress would worsen toxic division in America while claiming to solve it.
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JusticeText leverages technology to speed up pre-trial preparation and help defense attorneys give better counsel to their clients.
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Stand Together partners Gary and Derek Wilson are solving problems in America’s criminal justice system through the Wilson Center.