Cycle Quote by Michelle Alexander
“Bill Clinton championed discriminatory laws against formerly incarcerated people that have kept millions of Americans locked in a cycle of poverty and desperation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Jim Crow, 2010
Discriminatory policies keep former inmates trapped in poverty, perpetuating systemic injustice.
In simple terms: Laws keep ex‑prisoners poor.
Advocate for fair reforms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation programs
- legal advocacy
- community support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms would most help?
- How can society shift perception?
Changing laws is politically difficult.