Category: incarceration

PREMIERING 10 PM ET: Hope For Prisoners | America’s Hope (July 14)

In this episode of America’s Hope, Kelly Wright focuses on two national programs that are helping to break the cycle of incarceration. The plans are committed to transforming lives and transforming communities with hope, education, and compassion. Plus, pastor Tony Lowden shares a touching personal story about his friend and former president, Jimmy Carter. …


America’s Curious History of Jailhouse Political Campaigns

Can a candidate run for office in America while incarcerated? For the most part, yes. In fact, while it is rare, the Unites Sates has a curious history of jailhouse political campaigns, some of which were successful. Article One of the U.S. Constitution requires that members of the House and Senate fulfill three requirements: All…


Our Incarceration Nation: Even After Prison, Many Americans Are Held Captive

Commentary Did you realize that there are more Americans on parole or probation than are held within the prison system? Yep, it’s hard to fathom but 1 in 58 American adults—about 4.4 million citizens—are currently under some sort of community supervision. Do they all need to be? Doubtful. And the status quo is costing taxpayers…