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@propublica.org
Investigative journalism in the public interest. Headlines and (sometimes literal) receipts. Support our work: https://propub.li/4d2mFWJ
@eji.org
We work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. Led by Bryan Stevenson. Creators of @legacysites.eji.org
@yasharali.bsky.social
Elephant Lover Yashar.substack.com Twitter: @yashar IG/Threads @yasharali
@theatlantic.com
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
@prisonculture.bsky.social
co-founder of various organizations: Interrupting Criminalization; Survived & Punished; Sojourners for Justice Press; For the People Leftist Library Project, etc...
@taniel.bsky.social
Daniel Nichanian. Editor in chief of @boltsmag.org (follow us!). Elections, (local) politics, voting rights, criminal justice, and drag race.
@maxkennerly.bsky.social
Nearly 20 years in court as a law-talking guy for plaintiffs, now a mix of stuff. Posts too much about politics. email max@kennerlylaw.com
@radleybalko.bsky.social
Journalist. Quattrone Center journalism fellow. Author: Rise of the Warrior Cop. Co-author: The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist. Forthcoming book: The Defenders (Spring 2026) Substack: radleybalko.substack.com Signal: radleybalko.52
@kashhill.bsky.social
Journalist, currently at The New York Times. I cover privacy, technology & people done wrong by A.I. Named after the Led Zeppelin song. Author of YOUR FACE BELONGS TO US. (Yes, in my head it will always be All Your Face Are Belong To Us)
@jduffyrice.bsky.social
i write things and think about prisons. i live in atlanta. i read a lot.
@keribla.bsky.social
Reporter: LA Times. Author: Corrections in Ink. New America fellow. Journalist, felon. (I promise I don't bite)
@brennancenter.org
We work to build a United States that is democratic, just, and free — for all. Visit BrennanCenter.org.
@theappeal.org
We are a worker-run newsroom reporting on the harms of the criminal legal system. You can support our work here: https://theappeal.org/donate/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://theappeal.org/newsletter-subscribe/
@johnpfaff.bsky.social
Professor at Fordham Law. Prisons and criminal justice quant. I'm not contrarian, the data are. Author of Locked In. New stuff at johnfpfaff.com.
@jesspish.bsky.social
she/her Book on sheriffs & democracy https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707263/the-highest-law-in-the-land-by-jessica-pishko/ Repped by @rhaliterary DM for Signal or email jesspish@gmail.com “Women aren’t typically this crazy about politics.”
@workingclasshistory.com
History isn't made by kings or politicians, it's made by us: billions of ordinary people. https://patreon.com/workingclasshistory
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
@pewresearch.org
Nonpartisan, nonadvocacy data and analysis. Visit us at https://www.pewresearch.org/
@scotthech.bsky.social
Civil rights attorney. Longtime public defender. Dad. Executive Director, Zealous. Supporting local coalitions to tell more compelling stories and work better together. My org: https://ZEALO.US
@jbenmenachem.com
criminalization, abolition, labor, politics, journalism—social science theory & methods too. sociology phd candidate @ columbia. @swcolumbia.bsky.social
@prisonjournalism.bsky.social
An independent national nonprofit initiative that trains incarcerated writers in the tools of journalism and publishes their stories. https://bit.ly/4lbdmXU
@mspackyetti.bsky.social
the NY post once called me a “racial rabble rouser.” points for alliteration. writer. talker. strategist. activist. Black. loved. grateful. free. subscribe to #UNDISTRACTED wherever pods are 🙏🏾.
@thetrace.org
We’re a nonprofit newsroom investigating gun violence in America. Sign up for our newsletters: thetrace.org/newsletter
@laurengill.bsky.social
writing about criminal justice and voting rights @bolts.bsky.social lgill@boltsmag.org. DM for Signal
@galvinalmanza.bsky.social
Lawyer trying to transform public defense. Author of upcoming books on criminal court, and novels about kids who fight for their rights. Crime data nerd. Can drive a truck and trailer through places you shouldn't. Personal account, personal opinions.
@themarshallproject.org
criminal justice news. nonpartisan. nonprofit. nonpaywall. more active elsewhere (IG, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok). 📨 sign up for our newsletters: themarshallproject.org/newsletters
@elizabethweill.bsky.social
Reporter @theappeal.org. I report on prison and jail conditions and wrongful convictions, in particular Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. Tips: elizabeth@theappeal.org. Free Palestine. she/her
@prisonpolicy.org
Challenging mass incarceration and over-criminalization through research, advocacy, and organizing. Get email updates: https://prisonpolicy.org/subscribe/
@inquest.bsky.social
An online magazine for ideas to end mass incarceration in its many forms. Sign up for our newsletter: https://inquest.org/subscribe-follow/
@rehmansiddiq.com
Human First | Proud Liberal From New York | Tech Entrepreneur | CEO at @MacroHype.com | Chief Editor @YouthObserver.com www.RehmanSiddiq.com X Profile: www.X.com/RehmanSid Instagram: www.instagram.com/RehmanSiddiq
@tripeggert.bsky.social
views my own, strongly held. media strategist @vera.org + proud organizer @vera-union.bsky.social. once upon a time: @themarshallproject.org @brennancenter.org. they/them.
@audiosand.bsky.social
National correspondent for NPR covering race, criminal justice, the suburbs, systems of power, "alarmingly divisive" Podcasts: On Our Watch, American Suburb.
@gzf.bsky.social
Data Protection Geek. Co-author of the big GDPR OUP Commentary🇷🇴🇪🇺🇺🇸 US-based, former Brussels bubbler. Writes about data protection law and policy, AI governance through a Global lens (& sometimes democracy) www.pdpecho.com
@shannonheffernan.bsky.social
Journalist covering prisons, jails and more for The Marshall Project. Formerly WBEZ (Chicago NPR affiliate). Host of Motive podcast (Season 4). Writes short stories and essays. Tips: sheffernan@themarshallproject.org
@zinnedproject.bsky.social
Zinn Ed Project: Teaching People’s History offers free classroom lessons, workshops, seminars, campaigns, teacher study groups, & more to teach outside the textbook. Coord. by non-profit orgs @rethinkingschools.bsky.social & @teachingchange.bsky.social
@drugpolicy.org
The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar. ED: @kassandrafred.bsky.social https://drugpolicy.org/
@finesandfeesjc.bsky.social
The Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is a national hub for information and advocacy on fines and fees reform.
@hpullenblasnik.bsky.social
sociology phd candidate at columbia, sr data scientist at vera. political economy & the criminal legal system, urban development, algorithms & surveillance. views=mine. hpullenblasnik.com
@sljdavis.bsky.social
Criminal justice researcher and government transparency enthusiast. Data stewardship at Measures for Justice. Loving and learning. Opinions are my own.