James writes from the intersection of lived experience, legal expertise, and a conviction that the way we talk about justice shapes the way we do justice.
James examines how the Supreme Court’s recent rulings, framed as race-neutral, actually reinforce systemic inequity by refusing to grapple with the documented history of racial harm. Published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Read in the AJC →James reflects on then-Attorney General Alan Wilson’s decision to hire him despite a criminal record, and what it means to lead with courage by creating opportunity for someone else.
James examines how the Supreme Court’s recent rulings, framed as race-neutral, actually reinforce systemic inequity by refusing to grapple with the documented history of racial harm.
James makes a direct case for access to education behind bars, drawing on his own experience and what it took to rebuild a life through learning.
James makes the case that civic participation and criminal justice reform are inseparable, and that disenfranchisement is one of the system’s most overlooked tools of control.
Reform isn’t a left or right issue. James argues that the strongest coalitions for change are built across party lines, and why that’s not an idealistic position but a practical one.
James writes about his own journey through the criminal justice system and what that experience taught him about the power of restorative approaches.
James publishes periodically on criminal justice, law, and advocacy. Follow along on Instagram or reach out directly to be notified of new work.
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