Michael Smith

[The New York Times @nytimes]

How will abortion affect the midterms? How are state-by-state battles unfolding? What about the Supreme Court’s legitimacy? For the On Politics newsletter, we spoke with Kate Zernike, a New York Times reporter who has been covering the abortion debate. https://t.co/hrvbRuAhBG

[Michael Smith @SOGDean]

Panelist shout out to SOG for creating collateral consequences assessment tool to let attorneys and others predict consequences #NCSummit

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Panelist on collateral consequences praises Criminal Justice Summit for focusing on solutions not just problems. Absolutely. #NCSummit

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Panelists agree that lifelong consequences are all out of proportion for early mistakes. #NCSummit

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In term of overcriminalization, Minnesota legislature called “unsession” to cull laws no longer needed. #NCSummit

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@SOGDean #NCSummit

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As with bail reform, strong comment that we lack data about how fees are used against people who are indigent.

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Should we collectively pay for justice system because everyone benefits rather rely on fees from defendants? #NCSummit

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Jim Woodall, Orange-Chatham DA: “Today’s going to make a difference.” #NCSummit

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Observation that generating revenue is not purpose of criminal justice system. #NCSummit #Fines&Fees

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Overwhelming support for bail reform in the room. #NCSummit

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Data described as key to making informed policy on bail. Doesn’t exist in NC. #NCSummit

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Jessie Smith has assembled folks involved in criminal justice issues. Fascinating and eye opening discussion of bail reform. #NCSummit

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At graduation with MPA grads (including Dylan Russell on the platform)and David Ammons and Maureen Berner. Great day. Go Heels!

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@chippaucek Way to go, Chip! You are a great example, and we are so proud to have you join the ranks of Carolina alumni.

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Dean Martin Brinkley provides excellent history of judicial selection in NC for Chief Justice’s committee on trust in court system.

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Chuck Szypszak honored with other UNC teaching award winners at halftime of Pitt game. Way to go Chuck!

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Do you have what it takes to solve a public administration problem? UNC students do: @UNCPALChallenge http://t.co/s3bn9bFB0b #uncpalc14

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Eric Muller explaining to SOG about Center for Faculty Excellence. Provides great help on teaching, writing, and leadership. Great resource!

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NC Treasurer Janet Cowell giving bold and inspirational talk about her path to public service. #Treasurer Talk