Tag Archives: Sheldon Whitehouse

Conservatives Launch The “Right On Crime” Initiative To Save Money and Lives Across the PIC

I feel like that crazy scientist in the disaster movies, who has been running around for years saying that the conservatives will get out front on prison reform, because (1) it will cost too much to continue and (2) the … Continue reading

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The American Prisoner and the International Human Rights Day Dilemma

Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) will call attention to International Human Rights Day, by sending cards to hundreds of prisoners at the Adult Correctional Institutions and around the country.  On Thursday, December 2nd, the Behind the Walls Prison … Continue reading

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Tell Senator Whitehouse: “Just Say No” on DEA Appointee

During tomorrow’s Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse will have the opportunity to weigh in, and block, Obama’s appointment of Michele Leonhart as Director of the Drug Enforcement Agency.  Leonhart has served as interim director and is particularly known for … Continue reading

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