When Tragedy Becomes a Banner: Reflections on “Iryna’s Law” and the Politics of Grief
On August 22, 2025, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee and Charlotte transit rider, was fatally stabbed aboard a light…
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Locked Out: Housing, Justice, and the Fight for Belonging
Housing barriers for people with legal histories and how reentry programs can work to combat those barriers. Across the United…
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Why Your Vote Matters
WHY does your vote matter? There are many resources on how to register and how to actually cast your vote,…
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Examining the NC Drug Tax Law: Why Reform Is Necessary for Justice-Impacted Communities
Examining the NC Drug Tax Law: Why Reform Is Necessary for Justice-Impacted Communities In North Carolina, a little-known law continues…
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The Impact of Community Based Organizations: Employment Disparities
Just like everyone else in society, people who were formerly incarcerated and individuals who have a criminal record need employment…
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The Impact of Community Based Organizations: Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Finding housing after incarceration is a very important step in making a successful reentry. However, individuals…
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The Impact of Community Based Reentry Organizations: Health
Health Prison creates a number of difficulties and one of these difficulties is issues with mental and physical health. About…
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The Impact of Community Based Reentry Organizations: Introduction
Introduction Community-based organizations, such as LINC, are extremely beneficial to individuals that are reentering the community after incarceration. Advocating for…
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Second Chance Employers: A Critical Link for Reentry
The Employers The Sentencing Project estimates over five million people are under supervision by the criminal legal system. In addition,…
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From Eyes On The Law: Mythbusting Reentry
As part of LINC, Inc.’s observance of North Carolina Second Chance Month, Eyes on the Law has prepared a short…
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