The Appeal

The Appeal is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to uncovering the complexities and failures of the U. S. criminal legal system.

With a mission to inform the public about the systemic issues that perpetuate harm and fail to ensure safety, The Appeal provides in-depth analysis on critical topics such as policing, prosecution, pretrial punishment, and criminalization. Their investigative journalism highlights the often-overlooked consequences of these issues, including the impact on marginalized communities and individuals facing injustice, such as anti-LGBTQ+ bias and the exploitation within the prison system. The Appeal also explores alternatives to punitive measures, advocating for non-police responses to crises and reforms in the justice and correctional systems.

Readers can subscribe to their newsletters for regular updates and insights, contributing to a broader discourse on the need for justice reform. Through insightful reporting and community engagement, The Appeal aims to empower its audience to challenge the status quo and advocate for systemic change