Advocating for Yourself as a Victim: When Survival Requires Speaking Up
Like many people, I was absolutely shocked to see a now former University of Michigan Football Coach arrested yesterday and…
Brené Brown, Shame, and the Justice System: Why Silence Thrives Where Accountability Should
Shame is not just an emotion; it is a social control mechanism. And no one has articulated that more clearly, or…
Non-Extraditable Justice: Examining Why Michigan Doesn’t Chase Misdemeanors
There is a quiet truth embedded in Michigan’s criminal legal system, one that courts, probation departments, and prosecutors rarely say…
The Psychology of Repeated Harm: Understanding Patterns, Impact, and Accountability
Not every instance of harmful behavior whether emotional, verbal, relational, or reputational, is rooted in a diagnosable mental illness. Sometimes…
Behind the City Walls: What Happens When Michigan DOC Decides Who Gets Help?
There’s a line in City Walls by Twenty One Pilots that feels less like poetry and more like Michigan DOC policy: “Entertain…
Why This Chiefs Fan Is Cheering the NFL’s Hands-On Role in Criminal Justice Reform
As a dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fan, I look forward to game days (even though this season has admittedly been rocky)….
The Advocacy Notebook: How Staying Organized Protects Your Voice
Advocacy is rarely linear. Quite often, it can be messy, especially when you’re responding to problems in real time. Whether…
When Wealth Shields Misconduct: The Double Standard Inside America’s Accountability Systems
Recently, I had a conversation with someone who works deep inside the parole and probation world; someone who sees behavioral…
“Someone’s Daughter”: When Women’s Safety Stops Being Optional
There’s a phrase that people often throw around when a woman is harmed: “She’s someone’s daughter.” It’s intended to humanize…
Michigan Rep. Jason Morgan Is Right. This IS Some “Corrupt Bullshit.”
I feel like a broken record these days, because once again, I am about to tell you that Michigan’s Legislature…
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