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08/25/2026

Cecilia Zavala (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) speaks about helping formerly incarcerated people learn digital skills after returning to their communities. Read more:

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08/20/2026

“A dozen incarcerated Wisconsinites will publicly make their case for clemency on Friday. Those individuals represent a fraction of the people who’ve applied for commutations since Gov. Tony Evers reopened the process in April, marking the first opportunity in 25 years for [people] to request their sentences be shortened.”

It’s the first time in 25 years Wisconsin prisoners have been able to request shorter sentences. New polling released this week by the ACLU of Wisconsin shows a majority of Wisconsinites favor a fo…

08/19/2026

“POGO Investigates spoke with multiple attorneys whose clients had similar allegations of medical neglect, poor food quality, and lack of religious accommodations while detained at Prairieland.”

New data reveals a twisted ICE detention oversight system where facilities get glowing grades, even amid deadly conditions.

08/19/2026

SaulPaul (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) talks about how Dream Lab expands the impact of his work as a children’s music artist: “The goal is to help young people imagine a future worth building. We’re not just making songs. We’re building dreamers.”

Read more: https://jlusa.org/2026/08/19/saulpaul-talks-about-how-dream-lab-expands-the-impact-of-his-work-as-a-childrens-music-artist

08/18/2026

“People listened to him, said Mr. Wise, now 75 and soft-spoken, ‘because they know I’ve been through a lot of things.’ Mr. Wise’s background gives him authority …”

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After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.

08/18/2026

JustLeadershipUSA is standing with the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote on August 28. Register and join us at marchonwashington2026.com.

08/18/2026

A JCC Speaker Series focused on expanding access to technical training and careers.

08/18/2026

TODAY at 12PM ET: Join the JCC Speaker Series to learn about pathways to economic mobility through careers in advanced manufacturing. Register now: justuscc.org/manufacturing

08/17/2026

Today we celebrate nonprofits making a difference. JLUSA’s programs provide formerly incarcerated leaders with opportunities to grow, advocate, and drive systemic change. Support our work today.

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08/17/2026

“The amended Fair Chance Act—which went into effect on July 1 of this year for employers with 15 or more employees and takes effect Jan. 1 for those with fewer—helps ensure job applicants are fairly assessed based on their skills, not on their past. This isn’t just good for justice-impacted job seekers; the benefits of welcoming them into the workforce extend to employers too.”

In 2019, my wife and I opened Cathedral with a simple belief: people want to help – they just need a place to start. We began as an event space rooted in a desire to give back and started working alongside young men impacted by incarceration, offering employment, mentorship and a consistent commun...