9/19/2018: Former Inmates Finding Work - Econlife: Designing a New Package

Today's Article: Former Inmates Finding Work
From: The Herald & Review
Readability Score: 11.4

People with criminal records often have a hard time getting work. In Illinois, that may be changing. Is this a good move for society? What are the risks and benefits?

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Readability Score: 8.5

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2/27/2018: Why School Cops Won’t Fix School Shootings - At museum, current and former inmates create art and futures

Today's Article: Why School Cops Won’t Fix School Shootings
From: The Huffington Post
Readability Score: 12.0

Communities often look to increase school cops after tragedies like the one in Florida. That can be bad for minority children. 

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Today's Alternate Article: At museum, current and former inmates create art and futures
Readability Score: 9.9

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