justice
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How To: Save a Life in High Heels
I’ve linked previous posts for context throughout. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new here, Hi I’m Jackie! This blog revolves around unheard stories, like Mady, Anthony, Rob, Jaron, Justin, Robert, Callie, Sonya, Edward, the list goes on…. that all have a common theme of (in)justice. It’s been a rough,…
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Empathy is NOT an Endorsement
When I heard about the murder of Sonya Massey, my heart sank…Sangamon County is two hours from Mayberry where I currently prosecute. Fair warning, this video isn’t for the faint of heart. Sonya Massey shouldn’t be dead today. I’ll use Sonya’s name repeatedly in this post. I will refer to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy…
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You’re Born Looking Like Your Parents, You Die Looking Like Your Decisions
We will call this part 2 of Ant’s Tragically Beautiful Story. You can find Part 1 here: What Happens When Government is the Problem AND Solution? Anthony’s chapter book isn’t over yet… you’ve met him in almost every blog post I’ve written. Our stories got tangled over the past few years and I’m working through the…
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Called “the Past” for Good Reason
I’ve linked content for context throughout this post. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new here, Hi I’m Jackie! This blog revolves around unheard stories, like Jaron, Mady, Anthony & Rob, that all have a common theme of (in)justice. It’s been a rough, dark storm. I’m hopeful for sunshine sooner…
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#ILoveJustice
Given my radical thinking about how the justice system should work, I often get asked in jest “Why aren’t you a Public Defender?” Well then…. I’d be considered a conformist instead of a troublemaker. That wouldn’t go along with one of my life mottos “Well Behaved Woman Rarely Make History”. Besides, as a PD I…
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A Hero’s Journey from Combat War HERO to Street Junkie: Soldier Robin is Daddy Bird Rising
How does the government support & honor our Veterans who physically survived serving our country, but mentally lost their will to survive from the trauma of war? Veterans Day… Mediocre benefits at a lower disability rating than deserved… A lifetime of trauma with minimal resources to cope… Rip roaring addiction… The comfort of the four…
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