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Bee đ Sides: After the Unthinkable
A reflection on what we carry â and what we choose to give.
How to Hug Your Adoptee in May
As we welcome the warmth and renewal of spring, nowâs a great time to check in with your adoptee (or any loved one inside). A letter, card, or even a quick note can make a world of difference. Here are a few conversation starters and observances to inspire your May...
Fact Check Friday: The âLiving Off Taxpayersâ Myth
đ Claim: âPrisoners are just living off taxpayersâthey donât need support.â đ Fact check:FALSE. đŁÂ TRUTH: Many people in prison work full-time jobs â for pennies, or nothing, per hour. Most are also parents, caregivers, and future community members. People in prison...
Policy vs. People: Series Introduction
Welcome to Policy vs. People, a series that cuts through the fog of political soundbites to ask one critical question: Who is this policy hurting? Every law, budget cut, and bureaucratic barrier has a human cost. And too often, the people impactedâespecially those...
SOS: Stamp Out Silence & Help Us Send More Love Inside
If you've ever received a handwritten letter from someone in prison, you already know how powerful it can be. For people inside, mail isn't just a lifeline â it's evidence that someone cares. Stamps are especially costly and limited on the inside, so we buy them on...
Introducing Civics 101: What Everyone Should Know About How Their Government Works
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us never got a basic education in how power actually works in this country. Who makes the rules? Who enforces them? Who can change them? And what...