Posts tagged justice
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
States could save an average of $66,000 per year per elderly prisoner released. These prisoners typically have a 5-10% chance of returning for any crime, much less for violent crimes.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
By 2030, at least 1/3 of all U.S. prisoners will be age 55 or older. Releasing some of these prisoners could save thousands of taxpayer dollars.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
In a majority of states in the U.S, it’s perfectly legal to fire someone based simply on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Until Congress passes the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), it will remain this way.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
Wage discrimination against women in America is a harsh reality. Women will lose over $431,000 over the course of their careers.
(Source: weareultraviolet.org)
The United States has 5% of the world’s population, but 25% of the world’s imprisoned population. Mass incarceration is unjust, especially when 50% of the crimes are nonviolent.
(Source: ACLU.org)
America is pro-choice. 53% of Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. The conservative attempt at a culture war over social issues is not likely to be successful.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
Most Americans support marriage equality, and support for legalizing same-sex marriage has increased year by year.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
