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Had the nerl prison population go down and the crime rate go down at the same time, which indicates the degree to which its possible for us to think smarter about who were incarcerating, how long were incorporating, how long were dealing with nonviolent offenders, how are we dealing with drug offenses, diversion programs, drug courts. we can die better job by initiating. ive been pleased to see we have democrats and republicans in congress that are issued in these issues as well. the one thing i...

To be held accountable if we really want fundamental change. and thats really what we need. fundamental change in this country that will lead us to a better relationship between police communality and part. but, also, the entire criminal justice system being used as being fair and impartial. >> does the u.s. put too many people in jail? >> well, i dont know how to answer that question. i think that we need to reserve jail for people that are really harm e harmful to the community. and i think th...

Inhibiting childbirth. >> i gave birth to nothing more than a -- you dont know whats going on, it is a basic fundamental human moment in this. what are the policies, where should we be going next? what is it an advocate or someone watching at home that never thought about incarcerated mothers, what ought we be doing next? >> theres a few things. for one thing, tina should talk about it more, support the birthing behind bars campaign. tina is leading that campaign, and im sure shell talk more abo...