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Opinion: Building enduring peace in Memphis

josh@justcity.org (Josh Spickler) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:00:04 -0600

“A fair justice system holds people accountable when they cause harm, and it provides swift justice for victims. True justice makes no distinction between rich and poor — white or Black, native-born or immigrant.”

Opinion: For a safer Memphis, bail reform is the right solution

josh@justcity.org (Josh Spickler) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:24:49 -0500

“Loud and powerful opponents of progress, such as Mayor Jim Strickland, have wrongly claimed that Shelby County’s pretrial policies undermine public safety. There is no data behind his claims.”

Opinion: Despite Strickland's accusations, 'truth in sentencing' won't make Memphis safer

josh@justcity.org (Josh Spickler) — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:58:15 -0500

“This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director.

Lee sends promising signal by dropping fee to clear criminal records

josh@justcity.org (Josh Spickler) — Tue, 14 May 2019 04:00:00 -0500

Just City's clients report higher wages, more stable hours and healthier families because they were able to get better jobs after expungement of their records.