Reset X Prisoncast: Civic Engagement Behind Bars

23/10/2024 14 min
Reset X Prisoncast: Civic Engagement Behind Bars

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Episode Synopsis

Illinois is one of 48 states that revokes the right to vote for people in prison convicted of a felony. But that hasn’t stopped some from learning – and teaching – about voting and political engagement to prepare for when they reenter society. Reset sits down Brian Beals, a Chicagoan who was wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years and taught civics education classes to other incarcerated people.

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