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Amherst College Examines the Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition

Original: The Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition

Amherst College is hosting a discussion on the Democratic politics of prison abolition, examining how calls to end incarceration intersect with democratic theory and practice. The event places abolitionist ideas within mainstream political debate, reflecting wider scrutiny of policing and prisons in the United States and growing academic interest in alternatives to the current penal system.

Why now: Ongoing debate over policing and mass incarceration keeps prison abolition a contested political topic

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