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Nov 30, 2021

Halim Flowers Was Given Two Life Sentences At 17. Decades Later, His Art Is Shown In Galleries Worldwide

After serving 22 years in prison, the D.C. poet, author, and visual artist is selling paintings faster than he can create them.

Nov 15, 2013

Will The Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Solve D.C.’s Race And Gender Disparity Problem?

At a discussion on race and gender disparities in the District’s criminal justice system last night, legal experts wonder if marijuana decriminalization will help alleviate some of the statistics.

 
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