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For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.

Filter : Community and Family Justice

Our 2024 Illinois advocacy agenda supports and protects workers, expands access to health care, promotes inclusive housing, and keeps families strong and stable. 

The summit's three interactive panels examined housing, repairing the child welfare system, and entrepreneurism as a means to building Black wealth.

We all have an obligation to stand up for what's right.

The fight for racial and economic justice takes commitment from everyone—no one can stand on the sidelines anymore.

The challenges we face in the fight for racial and economic justice have roots in our history as a country.

Macrie, Strong Marks and Wallis bring legal and business experience.

Working across state lines to create collective, bold, and meaningful systems change.

Electronic monitoring should be eliminated as a policy tool in pretrial settings.

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