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What Are the Expungement Laws in Kentucky?

A new law passed in Kentucky allows state residents who have been convicted of a certain classification of a felony to apply for record clearing, provided they have not racked up any additional charges after the completion of their sentence. Certain crimes remain ineligible for record clearing, specifically crimes involving or related to public corruption, …

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Mass Incarceration in Oklahoma: When Will It End?

  In April, a public forum was held in Oklahoma to address mass incarceration in the state. The panel discussion, called “Mass Incarceration in Oklahoma: When Will It End?” had distinguished speakers like Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker Kris Steele, Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and Reverend Jesse Jackson (the pastor of East 6th …

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Phone companies charge more for inmate phone calls

The Federal Communications Commission’s decision to let prison phone rate caps increase was upheld by a federal appeals court in March 2016. Phone companies will be able to charge as much as 11 cents to 22 centers per minute per phone call provided the court stays the decision after court reviewing appeals from phone companies. …

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Philando Castile Shot During Routine Traffic Stop

An increase in media-documented instances of police brutality has sparked a national discussion regarding the amount of power the police should wield and the rights of the individual when stopped by the police. With increasing misinformation, it is more important than ever to have a clear understanding of your rights. “You have the right to …

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America Is, Has Been, and Will Continue to be Great

To some Americans, “The Donald’s” campaign slogan is somewhat confusing.  The slogan, “Make America Great Again,” (a recycling of President Reagan’s campaign slogan) has made waves across every medium you can think of – from Television, the Internet, Cable News, and to the few dying Newspapers. The reason to take umbrage with this slogan is that America is …

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Get Your 2nd Amendment Rights Restored Before They No Longer Exist

As the Fourth of July approaches, I get a strong sense of patriotism.  I’m proud to be an American, and our country’s birthday is a reminder of the principles our country was founded upon.  The US Constitution grants our people great freedom and rights that should not be taken away.  Unfortunately, some of our freedom …

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Did You Know Almost 1/3 of American Adults Have a Police Record?

A statistic often used by activists and analysts alike is that about 30% of Americans have a police record. Though this number may appear high, a closer look at the methodology highlights the complex nature of the modern American criminal justice system and the difficulties in monitoring it. This number is not as clear cut …

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Gun Rights Support Increases in America

When any mass shooting occurs in our country, you can undoubtedly expect a heated debate about gun control and gun rights in the country.  While both sides make passionate arguments, there isn’t a clearly defined outcome.  What does more gun control really look like?  What does less gun control really look like?  Should there be …

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Ohio Becomes the 25th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The bill would prevent licensed patients from smoking the plant or growing it at home, but would allow them to ingest it as a vapor in order to treat various diseases. Much like …

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