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Jessica Lussenhop
Verified
Reporter, ProPublica
Minneapolis
Beats
and the Economy.Mostly Politics Education
Content
By Jessica Lussenhop Verified, A Martínez Verified, Obed Manuel Verified, Angela Denker| I'm Listening@ Hi Readers,I’m actually writing this message to you from my home - a place where I haven’t been as much lately, in the midst of a whirlwind book tour/Spring Break since Disciples of White Jesuscame out on March 25 (and I also turned 40!) I’ll share a bit more below, in our Hopeful Evolution section below, because truly the people who I’ve gotten to meet as a part of this recent book travel (including many of you reading this) are truly the best and most encouraging parts of doing this work.
An Algorithm Deemed This Nearly Blind 70-Year-Old Prisoner a “Moderate Risk.” Now He’s No Longer Eligible for Parole.
By Richard Webster, Taylor Kate Brown, Jessica Lussenhop Verified, Sarahbeth Maney Verified| ProPublica Verified This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. A new law pushed by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that prevents thousands of prisoners from early release. The risk assessment tool, TIGER, does not take into account efforts prisoners make to rehabilitate themselves.
By Jessica Lussenhop Verified, A Martínez Verified, Obed Manuel Verified, Angela Denker| I'm Listening@ Hi Readers,I’m actually writing this message to you from my home - a place where I haven’t been as much lately, in the midst of a whirlwind book tour/Spring Break since Disciples of White Jesuscame out on March 25 (and I also turned 40!) I’ll share a bit more below, in our Hopeful Evolution section below, because truly the people who I’ve gotten to meet as a part of this recent book travel (including many of you reading this) are truly the best and most encouraging parts of doing this work.
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ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit investigative journalism organization founded in 2007-2008. Its mission is to expose abuses of power and systemic failures in government, business, and other institutions. The organization produces in-depth, public-interest reporting aimed at promoting accountability and reform. ProPublica focuses on long-form, high-impact investigative journalism across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and criminal justice. It collaborates with major media outlets to extend its reach while maintaining editorial control. The organization also provides public databases, such as a repository of nonprofit tax filings, which are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. ProPublica shares its content under a Creative Commons license, allowing for free distribution with proper attribution. With a team of over 150 journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, ProPublica has made significant contributions to legislative changes and policy reforms, showcasing the vital role of nonprofit journalism in today's media landscape.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 2008