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How Motivational Barriers Impact Distributive Justice Strategies for Change https://buff.ly/3PKUP6S

Cornell Law School Professor Sabeel Rahman is coauthor of an important recent book, Civic Power, about the urgent need to revitalize American democracy with much closer links between government and those it's meant to serve. The only path to meaningful equity and true government "by the people" is to engage affected communities as genuine agenda-setting and decision-making partners. Putting the traditionally disempowered at the center entails a fundamentally new approach to reform. Sabeel and I discussed some of the traditional frameworks for reform such as civility or transparency—abstractions that skate right past America's longstanding power disparities. The only real answer is a shift where affected communities go from getting the policy short shrift (for instance as neighbors to all the worst polluters) to co-governing and actual authority. https://lnkd.in/gnymqmb8

🎙️In the latest episode of Justice Matters, Michael Ignatieff discusses the state of human rights in the world, exploring themes of moral universalism, interventionism, and human rights as politics: bit.ly/3MuSyKX

Reflecting on 2024: Chidera Jacinta explores how an initiative has been helping individuals wrongfully accused of witchcraft seek justice, by amplifying voices, challenging stigma, and driving change. In Benue state, the initiative has provided a new life for most individuals ostracized from society as a result of witchcraft accusations. Read the full story below. https://lnkd.in/dZGEYmhs

Justice is the foundation of dignity, but it needs us all to truly flourish. When we let awareness slip, injustice finds room to grow, impacting lives in quiet but powerful ways. This #LegalServiceDay, let’s stand together in keeping justice within reach for everyone, lifting voices and bridging gaps with understanding and respect. Let’s create a world where fairness isn’t just a principle but a lived reality for all. #LegalServiceDay #JusticeForAll #DignityThroughJustice #EqualityForEveryone #VoiceForJustice #StandForFairness

Today, we vote. But remember, our shared values go deeper than politics. 💬 Let's choose connection and unity, no matter the outcome. Learn more about the campaign here 👉🏽 https://www.allweshare.us/ #AllWeShare #IChooseUs

Since 1973, 1,591 people have been executed in the United States. Each number represents a life lost, a family affected, and a community impacted. This statistic calls for a moment of reflection on our justice system and the continuing debate over capital punishment. It’s a reminder to consider the profound moral, ethical, and legal implications of the death penalty. Let’s engage in meaningful conversations and advocate for a justice system that prioritizes fairness, humanity, and the potential for redemption. #AKInvestigations #EndDeathPenalty #HumanRights #JusticeReform #ReflectAndAct #CapitalPunishment #DeathPenaltyAwareness

🌍 Today is Human Rights Day— a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and uphold the safety of others. ‘Honour’-based abuse and harmful practices are a violation of human rights, stripping individuals of their freedom, dignity, and safety. This form of abuse inflicts deep physical and emotional scars, with devastating consequences that can cost lives. 🤝 This year’s theme, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now", highlights the urgency to act and protect these rights. There is NO excuse for abuse. To get more involved with our mission to end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices, sign up to our mailing list for the latest updates. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e37my6Ey

We live in perilous times. There is often no assurance of safety or security in the public square. It appears that in some urban locales, acts of violence and even homicides are committed with relative impunity. We cannot condone lawbreaking; the inevitable outcome is more lawbreaking that quickly devolves into catastrophic consequences like violence and even murder. The situation today is nearly intolerable.Imagine a society where murder is not callously ignored, victims are not egregiously blamed and the leadership is required publicly to recognize their failure and enact safeguards to prevent a reoccurrence of wrongdoing. Perhaps, a re-enactment of the Biblical ritual in an appropriate format might help wake everyone up and re-engage in the pursuit of true justice.The time is now to act to restore our system of law and order and respect for the rule of law. https://lnkd.in/ei6WP3pp

Well done to you both