1 million more Floridians voted for Amendment 4 than Gov. DeSantis. Let’s hear them. In the NewsFeb 25, 2020 1 million more Floridians voted for Amendment 4 than Gov. DeSantis. Let’s hear them. David Ballard analyzes the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' recent ruling on Amendment 4 in Florida, arguing that the court's refusal to define "inability to pay" leaves the door open for the governor to undermine the law and continue to disenfranchise voters. Feb 25, 2020 Tampa Bay Times David Ballard
‘It Would Bring so Much Relief to so Many People:’ How Washington’s Clean Slate Legislation Could Give People a Second Chance VideoFeb 7, 2020 ‘It Would Bring so Much Relief to so Many People:’ How Washington’s Clean Slate Legislation Could Give People a Second Chance Carolina earned her second chance; Washington should let her have it. Feb 7, 2020 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘If You Are Telling Someone They Can Come Home One Day, They Deserve a Second Chance.’ VideoOct 8, 2019 ‘If You Are Telling Someone They Can Come Home One Day, They Deserve a Second Chance.’ With the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate bill, people like Jarret could finally have a second chance. Oct 8, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘A Mistake Shouldn’t Sit on Your Shoulders.’ VideoJun 28, 2019 ‘A Mistake Shouldn’t Sit on Your Shoulders.’ As Pennsylvania’s historic Clean Slate Act takes effect, people like Keith will finally have their minor criminal records cleared so that they can have a second chance. Jun 28, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘I Can Celebrate and Say I’m Free:’ How Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act Can Give People a Second Chance VideoApr 24, 2019 ‘I Can Celebrate and Say I’m Free:’ How Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act Can Give People a Second Chance A new bill introduced in Connecticut called the Clean Slate Act would make expungement for people automatic after they remain crime-free for a set period of time. Apr 24, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
Introducing Clean Slate VideoApr 12, 2019 Introducing Clean Slate The Center for American Progress and partners gathered to discuss bipartisan clean slate legislation—policies to automatically clear certain criminal records and give people relief from discrimination. Apr 12, 2019 Aloha Backenstose, Zahra Mion, David Ballard, 1 More Rebecca Vallas
‘People Don’t Understand That Those Benefits Are Lifesavers.’ VideoMar 29, 2019 ‘People Don’t Understand That Those Benefits Are Lifesavers.’ There is no room for cuts to SNAP, but President Trump wants to slash benefits anyway—raise your voice to fight back. Mar 29, 2019 David Ballard, Kurt Mueller
‘How Are You Going to Look for a Job if You’re Hungry?’ VideoMar 29, 2019 ‘How Are You Going to Look for a Job if You’re Hungry?’ The Trump administration is trying to take food assistance away from 755,000 Americans struggling to find steady work. Mar 29, 2019 David Ballard, Kurt Mueller