Capitol Corner

Imagine being jailed for weeks—not because you are convicted of a crime, but simply because you can’t afford to pay your way out. This rings true for 93% of those arrested in Fulton County, who are impoverished. Unfortunately, this is not unique to Georgia; it reflects a broader national issue known as the criminalization of […]

The United States of America is the only country in the world that sentences children to life behind bars without the opportunity to get out. Children as young as 13 years old have had to face the reality that they will not step foot outside of the gates of a correctional institution for the rest […]

Georgia remains one of seven states where incarcerated individuals usually receive no pay for their labor, even though many of them work full-time supporting state functions. This practice of unpaid inmate labor is not only exploitative but also runs contrary to our foundational values of fairness and justice. Georgia must take a critical step forward […]