Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month PodcastApr 13, 2023 Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative Sheena Meade and Daniella discuss reentry for people impacted by the criminal justice system and available options for policymakers to prioritize second chances for Americans. Apr 13, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery PodcastFeb 3, 2023 Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.” Feb 3, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates In the NewsOct 10, 2022 Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates In a letter to the editor, Patrick Gaspard argues that Republicans are misattributing a rise in gun violence and violent crime to decreased police funding and criminal justice reforms rather than to weakened gun laws. Oct 10, 2022 the New York Times Patrick Gaspard
CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change PodcastSep 30, 2022 CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change This week, Daniella sits down with CAP's Trevor Higgins to discuss Hurricane Ian and the worsening impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Sep 30, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Trevor Higgins
Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform Past EventSep 27, 2022 Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform A Polling Briefing featuring Artist and Activist John Legend Sep 27, 2022
Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety ArticleSep 21, 2022 Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety This summary of research explores public attitudes related to crime, as well as guidance on how Democrats can better message on the issue. Sep 21, 2022 CAP Action staff
Democratic Mayors Have Taken Decisive Actions To Stop Crime and Make Their Communities Safer ArticleAug 15, 2022 Democratic Mayors Have Taken Decisive Actions To Stop Crime and Make Their Communities Safer Democratic mayors across the country are using a wide range of strategies and approaches to respond to violent crime and address its root causes. Aug 15, 2022 Jerry Parshall, Allie Preston, Nick Wilson
Republican Governors Criticize Bail Reform While Crime Rises in Their States ArticleAug 8, 2022 Republican Governors Criticize Bail Reform While Crime Rises in Their States Despite “tough on crime” rhetoric, Republican-led states are not nearly as safe as New Jersey, a state that has ended cash bail. Aug 8, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd PodcastAug 4, 2022 Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd Daniella speaks with Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on their new book, His Name Is George Floyd, and about systemic racism and racial justice. Aug 4, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim
Republican Leaders Across the Country Consistently Put Gun Rights Over the Safety of Law Enforcement Officials ArticleJul 17, 2022 Republican Leaders Across the Country Consistently Put Gun Rights Over the Safety of Law Enforcement Officials Despite strong opposition from law enforcement agencies, Republicans have passed gun laws that endanger police officers. Jul 17, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth ArticleJul 6, 2022 Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth Despite Republican claims, police in the largest Democrat-run cities have not been defunded. Jul 6, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety ArticleMay 11, 2022 Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety A national survey explores public attitudes related to crime and perceptions of the two parties on the issue. May 11, 2022
Directors Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry on Their New Documentary, ‘Attica’ PodcastMar 10, 2022 Directors Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry on Their New Documentary, ‘Attica’ This week, Daniella speaks with directors Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry about their new documentary "Attica" and the reality of the American prison system. Mar 10, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
Akua Amaning on Equitable Cannabis Legalization PodcastJul 22, 2021 Akua Amaning on Equitable Cannabis Legalization This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with CAP Action's Akua Amaning to discuss the inconsistency in marijuana decriminalization policies across the country. Jul 22, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Morgan Spivey, Tricia Woodcome
Dr. Rashawn Ray on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict and Police Reform in the United States PodcastApr 22, 2021 Dr. Rashawn Ray on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict and Police Reform in the United States This week, Daniella and Jesse chat with Dr. Rashawn Ray about the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the state of police reform in the United States. Apr 22, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Adam Peck, Morgan Spivey
The Appeal’s Daniel Nichanian on the Fight for Voting Rights in 2020 PodcastOct 22, 2020 The Appeal’s Daniel Nichanian on the Fight for Voting Rights in 2020 This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse speak with The Appeal's Daniel Nichanian about persistent barriers to voting in the 2020 election and how the summer's protests around criminal justice reform and policing and shaped down-ballot races. Oct 22, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
2020’s Next Phase, Plus the Future of Policing With Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison PodcastSep 3, 2020 2020’s Next Phase, Plus the Future of Policing With Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison This week on "The Tent," Ed and Jesse discuss the next phase of the 2020 general election and are joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington to talk about policing in the wake of George Floyd's death. Sep 3, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Modeling a Path Forward With Newark Mayor Ras Baraka PodcastJul 9, 2020 Modeling a Path Forward With Newark Mayor Ras Baraka This week on "The Tent," Daniella, Ed, and Jesse discuss the latest impacts of the coronavirus pandemic before chatting with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka about the protest movement calling for police reform and racial justice. Jul 9, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Donald Trump’s Ongoing Culture of Corruption and How To Effectively Contact Trace, With CAP Action’s Adam Conner PodcastJun 25, 2020 Donald Trump’s Ongoing Culture of Corruption and How To Effectively Contact Trace, With CAP Action’s Adam Conner This week on “The Tent,” Daniella and Jesse interview CAP Action's Adam Conner on how contact tracing could be used in the fight against COVID-19, as well as debrief listeners on President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the culture of corruption at the U.S. Department of Justice; and the latest action Congress has taken on police reform. Jun 25, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse ArticleJun 15, 2020 Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse Trump has repeatedly advocated police brutality and violence against political opponents. His administration has largely followed suit. Jun 15, 2020 Jeremy Venook
A New Age in Police Reform With Roy Austin, Former Deputy Assistant to President Obama PodcastJun 11, 2020 A New Age in Police Reform With Roy Austin, Former Deputy Assistant to President Obama Roy Austin, the former deputy assistant to President Obama for the Office of Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity, joins Ed and Daniella on the podcast to talk about how the conversation around police reform has changed and what policies lawmakers at the federal and local levels of government have proposed to meet this moment. Jun 11, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
George Floyd, Christian Cooper, and Being Black in America PodcastMay 28, 2020 George Floyd, Christian Cooper, and Being Black in America This week, Daniella and Ed discuss Christian Cooper and George Floyd and what it means to be Black in America, and Daniella chats with D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie about Washington's reopening plan. May 28, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
25 Years After the 1994 Crime Bill, Voters Back Criminal Justice Reforms ReportSep 10, 2019 25 Years After the 1994 Crime Bill, Voters Back Criminal Justice Reforms New CAP Action polling shows that 25 years after the passage of the 1994 crime bill, voters want policymakers to focus more on efforts to enable comprehensive crime prevention and greater fairness in the criminal justice system. Sep 10, 2019 John Halpin, Ed Chung, Karl Agne, 1 More Lea Hunter
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