Every Citizen Is Entitled to Equal Justice Under the Law—But Maryland’s Pretrial Release and Bail Practices Fail to Provide It
In order to make bail, low-income defendants spend money that is needed for rent, food, and utilities.
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Abell Salutes: New Song Urban Ministries
For expanding facilities and increasing responsiveness.
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Reverse Commuter Programs: Are Workers and Employers Getting Good Mileage from Them?
Van services linking inner city residents to suburban jobs don’t make the connection every day. Unpredictable service, unprepared workforce combine to limit programs’ success.
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Abell Salutes: Vehicles for Change Inc.
The family car as a vehicle for improving family life.
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Needed: A Sane Approach to the Enforcement of Marijuana Laws
Current enforcement generates 13,000 arrests annually and lands 3,000 in pre-trial detention and 7,000 in drug treatment programs – with no clear benefit to the communities or individuals involved.
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