Ken Burrell
MessageRepeal the statutes of the Texas education code that allow school districts to send kids to jail for missing school
In May, a Texas judge sent Diane Tran, 11th-grade honor student, to jail overnight and fined her $100 for missing too much school. However, Diane wasn't ditching class to run around and engage in bad behavior – the 17-year-old works two jobs to support her siblings and often must stay up until 7:00
Should Florida take steps now to repeal the "Stand Your Ground" Law?
by Civic Engagement: Make Our Voices Heard
Three years ago Billy Kuch was shot in the chest at point-blank range when he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. Just two weeks ago a Miami man chased another man alleged to have stolen his car radio and stabbed him to death. Both of the perpetrators got off without charges because of Florida’s