October Update


We hope you're doing well and taking care as we prepare to head into the fall. We know this has been a difficult and sad year for many, and we are keeping you, our supporters, close to our hearts.

Despite many new barriers, our work continues to press forward as we gear up for legislative campaigns in several states come January. We hope you'll continue to contact your lawmakers about pressing and needed criminal justice reforms in your state. While the national level may feel hopelessly divided, we continue to see significant bipartisan action at the state level – where conservatives are leading in the fight for individual liberty, limited government, and pro-life policies. Take heart!


VOTE!
As we head into election season, it's important to remember the significant role local politicians play in the battle for criminal justice reform. District attorneys hold almost unilateral power in determining which cases move forward and what sentences are sought, and most are rarely challenged for re-election. Attorneys general command significant influence over the law. Elected sheriffs and mayors, who appoint chiefs of police, are vital figures in our system. State senators, state representatives, and governors determine which bills become law. And city councils play a big role in setting local policies.

These are elections that are often overlooked by the general public but that have far more influence on our day-to-day lives and laws. It's imperative that we pay attention to and participate in these races.


DID YOU READ THIS?
Recently, I covered the ongoing corruption in the Breonna Taylor case out of Louisville, Kentucky. This case is a perfect example of the reasons why so many conservatives have lost faith in the justice system and why we believe in limited government in the first place. Government is prone to error, corruption, and inefficiency. This case highlights those aspects and, importantly, points to the reasons that the government should never be trusted with the power of life and death. You can read the full piece here:

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"THE LIBERTARIAN CHRISTIAN PODCAST"
We joined "The Libertarian Christian Podcast" to discuss the reasons both libertarians and Christians are turning against the death penalty. In this in-depth interview, we talk about theology, political science, and even philosophy. Join us for this deep conversation. You can stream the episode here:

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Toward justice,
Hannah

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