A Boring Dystopia

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Texas Girl Born in Jail Heading to Harvard After Graduating at the Top of Her Class (people.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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yeap, uplifting. Again.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

my favourite part is how she's going to study law, but there's no mention of her mother, so I can only presume this kid thinks people do actually belong in jail.

You think he community rallies around young Black kids and raises money for their orthodontic work too?? /s

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Lawyers will also be necessary for prison abolition.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

from the article:

Castner’s mother was in jail when she gave birth to her. She has not played a role in her daughter's life since the day Castner's father picked her up as a newborn from the prison, raising her as a single father, the outlet said.