No, this is not a sarcastic Onion headline. Democracy Now! reported yesterday that the top 74 earners in America make more than the lowest-paid 19 million workers. These stark numbers are just a foreboding indication of what is to come– the income gap in this country continues to grow, and the numbers will only get worse as the economy’s troubles continue to take a heavy toll on the working class.
Hey! You! It's Friday afternoon and I know you're not really working. Take a minute to read my post on @HarvardCRCL's blog! I reflect on my recent experience in West Roxbury court and how we define "efficiency" in the criminal legal system.
https://harvardcrcl.org/criminally-inefficient/
Today on the Amicus Blog, @ava_cilia uses NY's recent marijuana law to explore what's possible when elected officials listen to organizers and directly-impacted communities! https://harvardcrcl.org/historic-new-york-state-legislation-shows-us-what-is-possible-when-elected-officials-listen-to-organizers-and-directed-impacted-communities/