Fri, December 13, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: The Daily Telegraph
The great trolling of Justin Trudeau: Why Donald Trump won't leave Canadian PM alone
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Raleigh News & Observer
Timeline: How NC GOP lawmakers expanded their power, increased government secrecy
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: FOX59 News
Sen. Blumenthal says mysterious drones spotted recently 'should be shot down, if necessary'
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Independent Record
Sheehy meets with cabinet nominees, endorses Defense pick
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Firstpost
Why is France set to get its fourth PM in 12 months?
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: FOX59 News
'Politically motivated' FBI treated conservatives .. omestic terrorists on Wray's watch: whistleblower
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSNBC
Chris Wray is taking a key guardrail of democracy with him when he leaves the FBI
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Toronto Star
Doug Ford government's bill would allow municipal councillors to be fired for misconduct
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Richmond
Youngkin wants to bar funds for police, jails in so-called 'sanctuary cities'
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: RTE Online
Labour to decide approach on Government formation talks
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
What is Delhi's Mahila Samman Yojana and how to register?
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
How to reform the political system to fight polarization and extremism
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Arab Bishop tells Islamic rebels that Christians can't be 'second-class citizens' in Syria
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Canada Weighs Export Taxes on Uranium, Oil If Trump Starts Trade War
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Cleveland
Trump cabinet picks lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Balancing order and compassion: How Utah lawmakers hope to target chronic homelessness
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Iowa AG defends lawsuit against federal government over non-citizen voter list
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Kent Politics Podcast: Kent GP Dr Julian Spinks diagnoses the NHS and what the treatment should be
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
'Trump Tariffs' and the effect they would have on Michiganders
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
[Interview] Judith Butler on Korea's martial law fiasco and the far right's 'anti-gender' playbook
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN
Biden offers 1,500 pardons and commutations in one day
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review
Albanese and Dutton lay down the battle lines for the election race
Thu, December 12, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The National Business Review
Government decides to start from scratch with the Holidays Act
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: NewsChannel 9 - KTSM
G7 to meet on Syria as new government pledges 'rule of law'
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: NewsChannel 9 - KTSM
What is 'sportswashing,' and what acts does it launder?
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The Daily Star
Nahid's remarks anti-politics
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Why is everyone talking about nuclear energy?
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: WAtoday
Zempilas to face teal challenge in Churchlands from Stirling councillor
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: ABC
Mayor Eric Adams meets with Trump border czar to talk NYC's role in new immigration policy
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Starmer and Rayner visit development as Labour outline housing plans
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail
Conservatives accuse Trudeau of scapegoating Freeland as he courts Carney for government
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The New Zealand Herald
Three roads to be tolled, Government reveals toll rates
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Gov. Tim Walz wants to remain a force in politics, at state and national level
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Why are more and more local governments communicating through public relations firms?
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The New Zealand Herald
The winners and losers of local politics - On the Tiles: Local Edition
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
'Join or Die': Analyst warns Trump shows no interest in 'turning the other cheek'
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The New York Times
Under Trump, Voice of America Journalists Fear Politicization
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton reveals nuclear energy costs and a crucial election battleground
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: ITV
Labour's key targets for growth and living standa .. s, plus the prospects for the assisted dying bill
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer
Stein and Cooper sue NC Republicans over changes to State Highway Patrol in powers bill
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Why have changes been made to planning policy and what are they?
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Alaska is a climate victim and a perpetrator. The next four years will only make matters worse
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: BBC
FMQs: Swinney quizzed on teacher numbers and non-fatal strangulation law
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Proposal to give Scotland single ZIP code moves forward
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: NBC News
Trump Cabinet picks soften past statements amid Senate scrutiny, while others plunge ahead
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Hill to chair House Financial Services Committee, Walberg to lead Education and Workforce panel
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: MSN
Recap: Louisville and LMPD officials join DOJ to announce consent decree

Biden offers 1,500 pardons and commutations in one day

President Joe Biden announced a significant clemency action on April 25, 2023, offering 1,500 pardons and commutations in a single day. This move was aimed at addressing racial disparities in the justice system, particularly focusing on non-violent drug offenses. The pardons and commutations are part of Biden's broader initiative to reform sentencing laws and reduce the impact of overly punitive measures from previous administrations. The action includes clemency for 11 individuals serving disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug charges, and a mass pardon for those convicted of simple marijuana possession in federal jurisdictions or D.C. This initiative not only seeks to correct past injustices but also aligns with Biden's commitment to criminal justice reform, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

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