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Habeas corpus ain’t just some fancy Latin phrase they throw around in courtrooms. It’s a cornerstone of freedom. A check against unchecked power. It literally means “you shall have the…
Nineteen years ago, I walked out of prison determined to rebuild my life. Since then, I’ve stayed out of trouble, paid my dues, and worked tirelessly to be a contributing…
On the real: when folks talk ’bout “closure” in relationships, they usually picture women cryin’ in the club to Summer Walker or scribblin’ in journals like, “I’m healing, king!” But…
The 13th Amendment might’ve ended slavery, but let’s not ignore the fine print. It leaves a loophole wide open: slavery and involuntary servitude are banned except as punishment for a…
Parenting means being there for the moments that matter—school plays, sports events, field trips. Those are the experiences that build memories and strengthen bonds with your kids. They’re how you…
I grew up without a father. My grandmother raised my brother, my sister, and me. In my Brooklyn neighborhood during the ’70s and ’80s, not having a father was the…
The first movie I went to see after being released from prison was Superman Returns. Even though I had eight years of probation hanging over my head, I was confident…
Michael C. Emanuel