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James Ruffin III, the University of Baltimore's first student to earn a Bachelor's degree after starting school while incarcerated, graduated Monday with honors.
New York must eliminate its prohibition of TAP aid for incarcerated college students.
December is the month when we revisit the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a stony-hearted man who finally learns to be more generous and humane. That tale may strike home in the Oval Office, because Joe Biden sometimes resembles the reformed Scrooge in trying to make up for his past harshness.
There is a constant barrage of federal regulations that affect the lives of all Americans. As Congress continues to delegate significant power to federal agencies, this barrage will not abate anytime soon. Even for regulatory experts, keeping track of important regulations is a major challenge.
Marisol Garcia, who is slated to graduated from Trinity College in May, has spent nearly a decade of her adult life incarcerated. Now, she holds herself up as an example of the importance of prison education programs and Pell Grant funding, and is committed to using her platform to advocate change.