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Grateful to everyone who joined us at SXSW for our workshop, #TheNext250 Years of America. Together, we explored big questions: ? What gives us hope for the future? ??? Can we truly find common ground? ?? How do we bridge divides in our communities, families, and workplaces? The conversation was rich, honest, and filled with energy for what’s possible. A special thank you to Rachel King, our Chief People Officer Dream.Org, and all of the incredible bridge-builders in the room—your insights and commitment to unity made this gathering unforgettable. I’m excited to keep building with all of you. Let’s write the next chapter—together. Some scenes from my #SXSW2025 below:

MAJOR WIN in Missouri ?? Last week, the Missouri Legislature passed an omnibus bill that modifies provisions relating to public safety, including the Informant Transparency Act! Too many people are in prison right now because of false testimonies given by someone with an incentive to lie. Informants, who are often facing incarceration themselves, are incentivized to lie in exchange for leniency or monetary benefits. Defense attorneys will now have access to information about repeat informants and the history of their testimonies. This will transform the lives of so many innocent people. This is a big win for Missourians and would not have been possible without the leadership of our Empathy Network leader, ML Smith of MISSOURIANS TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY!

Thank you to everyone who attended our #SXSW session on #thenext250 with our CEO Nisha Anand & CPO Rachel King! We enjoyed connecting with people looking for a little hope with like-minded individuals as we navigate this new evolution of American democracy.

Proud to see our Senior Director of Organizing and Partnerships, Sean Wilson, featured in the Wisconsin Examiner speaking out against AB 85—a proposed bill that would automatically recommend parole or probation revocation for any new offense, no matter how minor. This kind of policy undermines the core values of justice reform and second chances. As Sean powerfully stated: “Rather than implementing measures that may increase revocations, we urge the legislature to introduce and pass legislation that supports the successful reintegration of individuals in supervision—investing in education, job training, mental health, and substance abuse treatment to reduce recidivism and promote public safety.” At Dream.Org, we believe in rehabilitation over punishment—and in policies that build stronger, safer communities. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxkihwXz #JusticeReform #SecondChances #PublicSafety

????????The Family Preservation bill passed the Kentucky House UNANIMOUSLY today!! It’s a bill to provide alternative sentences to primary caretakers & to provide resources. So proud of our bill sponsors Rep Wilson, Sen Raque Adams & our coalition. To name a few: ACLU of Kentucky, KY FREE, VOA, Kentucky Youth Advocates, KY Catholic Conference, Metro United Way & the many directly impacted advocates who are fighting so hard for this bill. Let’s go KY!!

?? In 2022, women-led startups received 1.9% of venture capital funding, and women of color received 0.39%, with Black women making only a fraction of that. ?????? In fact, Black women are starting businesses faster than any demographic in the country. Yet, only 3% of Black women-led businesses last up to five years. We’re proud to support women entrepreneurs through our Dream Entrepreneur Network, but there is more work for us to do!

2025 Day of Empathy was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and assisted! We were able to meet with lawmakers and talk about our prison oversight bill to pass it through the Senate!

#NowHiring for a Policy Associate in DC! Read more details about the role: https://lnkd.in/eXita6VW

Excited for year 2 of our Justice Next Cohort in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) Foundation! Thank you Sacramento Kings for supporting our program and highlighting our CEO Nisha Anand for Women's Empowerment night. ?? Learn more about how we're empowering the next generation of leaders: https://lnkd.in/g45uZuqA

The EPA and Citibank illegally froze federal programs that are driving investment to communities across the U.S. This threatens hundreds of local projects that are already underway that will generate an estimated $2.7 billion in clean energy savings, $866 million+ in local economic benefits, and over 49,000 jobs. And these programs are just getting started. We support Climate United in taking them to court. https://lnkd.in/ebQw_cPT