‘It’s the best way for us to actually be restored as citizens’ How voting impacts former and current incarcerated individuals

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor *This article was updated for accuracy. It previously said that “Kleissas uploads resources.” It was changed to “Resources are uploaded.” As a formerly incarcerated individual, Taili Thompson has involved himself in projects such as the ACLU’s Unlock the Vote to help educate returning citizens on their rights. Thompson said there are a lot of formerly and currently incarcerated citizens who … Continue reading ‘It’s the best way for us to actually be restored as citizens’ How voting impacts former and current incarcerated individuals

Bryan Stevenson speaks on how to change the world

04/04/19 Griffin Sendek | Features Editor As part of Robert Morris University Pittsburgh Speakers Series, Bryan Stevenson, an acclaimed lawyer famous for his work in criminal justice reform, was invited to give a speech at Heinz Hall on March 27 Stevenson structured his lecture around the ways in which people can change the world, beginning with the power of proximity — delineating the importance of … Continue reading Bryan Stevenson speaks on how to change the world