ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Director of Criminal Justice Reform Rodney Holcombe issued the following statement today after election results show voter support of criminal justice reform: “Despite multimillion dollar ad campaigns saturated with lies, fear mongering, and racism, New York voters sent lawmakers a clear message: champion… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — FWD.us Vice President of Criminal Justice Reform Zoë Towns issued the following statement on the defeat of State Question 805 in Oklahoma: “For the past year, Oklahomans have worked tirelessly to approve an ambitious ballot initiative that would have ended Oklahoma’s regressive two- and three-strikes laws for… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Trump announced his intention to end negotiations on stimulus legislation that would provide health and financial relief for millions of struggling families across America and small businesses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement: “Amidst a once-in-a-century… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed HR1153, condemning the unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures performed on women without their full and informed consent at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. HR1153 was championed by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and co-sponsored by an additional 225 lawmakers. Read More
