Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
3393 stories released to date
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Addressing wrongful convictions and systemic issues in mass incarcerationMichelle Clopton -
Prosecutorial misconduct and systemic issues in the criminal justice system impacting women and gender nonconforming individualsJane Dorotik
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Reflection on wrongful imprisonment and advocacy for criminal justice reformJane Dorotik
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Dick Cunningham's advocacy against the death penalty and influence on its abolitionBill Ryan
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Understanding writs against the parole board and their impact on legal proceedingsJane Dorotik
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Exploration of classism and its historical roots across culturesTeresa Njoroge
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Raising awareness about wrongful convictions and changing public perceptions of police officersDenise Spencer
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Abolishing the death penalty and the impact of the moratorium in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Experiences with the justice system and challenges with police and community supportDenise Spencer
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Activism against the death penalty in Illinois and efforts to influence policy changeAlice Kim
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Supporting women in court and the importance of emotional support in legal defense teamsAyana Thomas
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The link between abuse and incarceration among women and menMaria Moon
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Calls for justice system reform and support for exonerated individualsMadeline Mendoza
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Experiencing the challenges of navigating the legal system while in jail and securing arrangements for childrenWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Deciding to take a plea deal due to disability and legal pressureWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Facing racial bias and invasive questioning from law enforcement during a personal crisisWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Personal experiences of trauma and difficult choices as a mother in a legal situationDenise Spencer
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Advocating for collective action and family involvement in supporting wrongfully convicted individualsMarilyn Mulero
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Advocacy for Native American rights and addressing alcohol-related issues on reservationsDana Talbot
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Reflections on death penalty abolition efforts and the need for systemic change in the criminal justice systemBill Ryan
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The convergence of factors leading to the death penalty moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Advocating for women's programs and education after incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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Experiencing racial bias and obstacles in the criminal justice system after being wrongly accusedWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Efforts to prevent the execution of a man due to low IQ and new evidenceBill Ryan
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College experiences and events leading to activism in anti-police brutality and anti-death penalty movementsAlice Kim
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Caring for foster children and navigating a complex family situation with a relapsed family memberWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Life during incarceration and the challenges faced before and during imprisonmentKatrina Butler
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Legal representation from Northwestern University's law teamLeroy Orange
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Reflecting on the emotional turmoil and disbelief of facing imprisonment despite being a law-abiding citizenTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Efforts and involvement in criminal justice advocacy and women's reentry supportMarilyn Mulero
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Efforts and challenges in advocating for clemency and against the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Advice for young activists in states with the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Debate over focusing on innocence versus rehabilitation in criminal justice reform movementsBill Ryan
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The impact of personal growth on leadership style and communication skillsRobin Turner
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Collaboration with Jesse Jackson to oppose the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Family dynamics, forgiveness, and advocacy for incarcerated individualsDenise Spencer
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Experiencing wrongful imprisonment and reflecting on biasesTeresa Njoroge
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Life during incarceration and details of criminal charges and trialsLinda Evans
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Supporting each other through personal challenges and legislative advocacy effortsDenise Spencer
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Experiences of injustice, survival, and community support in jail and prisonWaleisah Wilson-Menefee