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Partnering with communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities in the south to defend and advance their political, social and economic rights through the combination of legal advocacy, research, organizing and communications.

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February 28, 2014

Gender-Neutrality is a Myth: The Impact of Collateral Consequences on Women

Since Nixon’s formal declaration of ‘drugs‘ as Public Enemy #1 in 1971, women have been the fastest growing U.S prison population. The number of women behind bars has skyrocketed more than 600% since Nixon’s formal declaration. While Nixon introduced harsh sentencing laws, he is the only president in U.S history to have dedicated more funding […]

Category iconCriminal Justice,  Recent News Tag iconCollateral Consequences,  crimianl justice,  criminal justice reform,  gender-neutrality,  sentencing,  Troan,  War on Drugs,  women

January 14, 2014

In NC, Voter Suppression Hits Women & People of Color Hardest.

It’s 2014, and North Carolina’s Monster Voter Suppression bill is beginning to go into effect. While people are NOT required to show a photo ID in order to vote in 2014 elections, precincts WILL be asking you whether or not you have a valid photo ID. Even if you say no they still have to […]

Category iconRecent News,  Voting Rights Tag iconAlberta Currie,  Blog Entry,  Civic Engagement,  Jim Crow,  minority voters,  monster voting bill,  people of color,  redistricting,  segregation,  Uncategorized,  Voter ID,  voter suppression,  Voting restirctions,  women

January 2, 2014

Resolutions for stronger communities

At SCSJ, we work every day to empower communities of color and economically disadvantaged people. At this time of reexamining our priorities and resolving to move forward in the best possible way, we asked our allies in the social justice community for their resolutions for 2014. Here are some of our favorites (as well as […]

Category iconCommunity Organizing,  Recent News,  Voting Rights Tag iconBlog Entry,  Civic Engagement,  community,  economically disadvantaged,  gun control,  peopel of color,  public education,  Resolutions,  women,  women's rights

November 8, 2013

The war on women voting in North Carolina

Brentin Mock, Institute for Southern Studies It is well-documented that the heaviest burdens under strict photo voter ID laws fall on African Americans, Latino Americans and those of low income. Large numbers of people in these groups don’t have cars, so they may not have a driver’s license to vote. Many work hours that make […]

Category iconUncategorized Tag iconafrican american,  Voter ID,  voter suppression,  women

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