Voices of the System delves into the injustices within the criminal justice system, spotlighting real stories of both individuals who've faced its harsh realities and professionals who have taken initiative in creating a more just system. Through poignant narratives, it exposes systemic flaws and advocates for change, fostering understanding and empathy. Join us as we shed light on the humanity lost in the system, striving for a more equitable and compassionate future.
Five Years of Driving Equality: Lessons From Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas joins Laurie Jubelirer to explore the story behind Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Law, a landmark effort to address racial disparities in policing and rethink how traffic stops are used. Drawing on personal experience, Thomas reflects on growing up amid pretextual traffic stops and how those encounters motivated him to pursue legislative change. He recalls the journey from community concerns and troubling data to a law designed to reduce unnecess...
16 Oct 2026
Episode 11 Trailer: Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas joins Laurie Jubelirer to explore the story behind Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Law and its effort to address racial disparities in policing. Drawing on personal experience, Thomas shares how the fight for reform moved from lived experience to legislation. He addresses public safety concerns, the law’s impact, and the lessons Philadelphia’s experience offers communities across the country. The conversation also explores the documentary Living W...
17 Sept 2026
Participatory Defense: Our Responsibility in Holding the Criminal Legal System Accountable
In this episode of Voices of the System, host Laurie Jubelirer speaks with Heather Lewis, executive director of the Reuniting Family Bail Fund and a national trainer in participatory defense. Heather explains how participatory defense helps families navigate the criminal legal system through bail assistance, court support, communication with attorneys, and community involvement. The conversation highlights the system’s harmful treatment of people with mental health conditions and substance-us...
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