True, most every cop will deny targeting old white people to offset embarrassing data. Yet pulling over more white folk is easier than changing perceptions, prejudice and tradition.
Embarrassing Reality
Category: Criminal Justice Reform
West County Democrats Meeting Report March 2019
From 1970 to the present, the number of people incarcerated in the United States has grown 500%, and this is the result of bad policy at all levels. The percent of the U.S. population in prison today, is six times greater than the next closest country. The percentage in Missouri is even higher than the national average. In fact, Missouri is now #1 in female incarceration in the country…We cannot continue on this trajectory.
WCD Monthly Meeting 3-11-2019
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting 300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655 http://www.westcountydems.org Monday, March 11, 2019 9am Refreshments and socializing 9:30 Business meeting and announcements 10:30 Presentation Topic: Mass Incarceration Community Initiative: An Read More …
Changing the Dynamic
The wheel is turning in Missouri and, while the divide still seems great, progress was made in the 2018 midterms. We tend to be late adopters of trends that start at the coast and move inland, but change is coming if we stay strong.
Don’t be Confused by Late Promises
We now have the potential for restoring civility and integrity to our political system if we have the will. We have solid progressive proposals that can make us safer, healthier, fiscally responsible and more just — and a willingness by Democrats to work collaboratively with all to ensure the promise of America.
St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Race to be Decided Early
The general election in November will present an oddity for Democrats. The ballot will show that the Democratic nominee for St. Louis County Prosecutor, a position held for more than 25 years by the same man, will be unopposed by Read More …