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“Participatory Defense During the Pandemic” by Darrin Sims

Apr 22, 2021Canopy ForumSeriesApril 2021, Religious Freedom, Sims, Darrin

Many are still shocked to learn that the United States is the largest jailer in the world. Data shows that the U.S incarcerates about 2 million people annually, and that every three seconds, there is an arrest in the United States. Disturbingly, the carceral state has expanded during the global pandemic. According to the COVID-19…

“The Cross and the Criminal Record” by Darrin Sims

Jan 26, 2021Canopy ForumEssaysCriminal Justice, January 2021, Sims, Darrin

Though you might not know it, you’re probably familiar with the Biblical story of Barabbas. Appearing only briefly in the crucifixion narrative of the New Testament, Barabbas is the prisoner who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover. We…