Michael J. Moore

Michael J. Moore

Michael J. Moore is a Latinx author and playwright from Washington state. His books include "Highway Twenty," the bestselling post-apocalyptic novel, "After the Change," and the psychological thriller

3 posts
Is the Washington Department of Corrections truly progressive?
Crime, Reform & Abolition

Is the Washington Department of Corrections truly progressive?

Washington state’s prison system isn’t progressive just because its policies aren’t as punitive as other states.

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4 Min
By: Michael J. Moore
Washington’s Sentencing Reform Act prevents rehabilitated prisoners from getting resentenced
Crime, Reform & Abolition

Washington’s Sentencing Reform Act prevents rehabilitated prisoners from getting resentenced

A man sentenced under an antiquated state law has little hope of reducing his sentence.

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4 Min
By: Michael J. Moore
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Crime, Reform & Abolition

The ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach in prison is harmful

Rocky Connor is 33 years old and has trouble sleeping at night, so he doesn’t like to wake up early. His prison cell is located right in front of the landing where the guards hang out. It has bars rather than a metal door, so guards can see him

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3 Min
By: Michael J. Moore

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