The Olympic Refugee Team Was an Inspiration — And a Tragedy
Of all the memorable moments from this year’s Olympics, there’s one in particular that will stay with me. As the spectacular parade of lighted boats sailed up the Seine to open the games, among them was a small craft filled with 37 competitors in white uniforms. Their...
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A False Accusation Put Me in Prison. A Safety Net Could Have Kept Me Out.
I received a 60-year prison sentence for a murder I didn’t commit. After 25 years of fighting this injustice, I was exonerated. I’ve learned some hard lessons about our criminal justice system. I’ve also learned how simple safety net policies — like a modest...
Mass Deportations Would Be a Nightmare
There’s an image that’s stayed with me for weeks: A sea of people holding up “Mass Deportation Now” signs at the Republican National Convention. Since then, I’ve been plagued with nightmares of mass raids by the military and police across the country. I see millions...