As an actor on the present,I learned how urgently we need reform. I hope Mitch McConnell lets a key new bipartisan bill get to a vote Republicans and Democrats in the Senate own finally struck a deal on criminal justice reform. Following the announcement on Thursday, only Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell stands between us and a vote. You might wonder why I care, or why I am out advocating for this issue so passionately.
I filmed dozens of episodes of Orange is the New Black without understanding the depth of the issues in our criminal justice system. Im grateful that the present played a pivotal role in introducing me to the change that was needed. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com