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Meghan Nguyen

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  • Writer, Reader, Researcher, Investigative Journalist, Data Journalist, Freelance
Austin, Houston, New York
As seen in: Radio Free
Covers:  Sexual Misconduct, Abuse of power, Racism, Abolition/Policing, Social Justice, Social/Animal Welfare and Environmental Justice, Entertainment, Culture, Music, TV/Movies
Multi-disciplinary. Writing, reading & organizing to heal. Digital comms @innocence and @UTAustin Texas ex. Interests: abolition, surveillance & cultural memory

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I am a fifth-year undergraduate student triple majoring in journalism, sociology and Black studies at UT Austin, along with a certificate in Human Rights/Social Justice. My interests include cultural/critical race studies and theories of identity, art, media, technology and digital studies, and lastly– organizing around issues of anti-poverty (esp. anti-gentrification) and abolition/policing.

Passionate about community organizing/activism, storytelling and social justice, I envision my academi…

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Community gathers for vigil honoring Nicky Cumberland's life

Community gathers for vigil honoring Nicky Cumberland's life

Nicholas Cumberland, radio-television-film and finance junior, spent his nights studying at the Perry-Castañe…

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Kendrex White found not guilty by reason of insanity for 2017 on-campus stabbing

Kendrex White found not guilty by reason of insanity for 2017 on-campus stabbing

Editor's note: This story has been updated with statements from UT President Gregory Fenves and Lori Brown, H…

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Fighting for peace of land

Fighting for peace of land

Black lives matter is more than a rallying cry against police brutality. It's a far-reaching argument about a…

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The "Finsta" Epidemic: How Intimate Online Spaces Help an Entire Generation Cope - ORANGE Magazin...

The "Finsta" Epidemic: How Intimate Online Spaces Help an Entire Generation Cope - ORANGE Magazin...

With the advent of social media comes the immense pressure for people to present idealized versions of themse…

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Ophelia, Call the Police: "Us" Soundtrack Review - ORANGE Magazine

Ophelia, Call the Police: "Us" Soundtrack Review - ORANGE Magazine

You've probably heard the signature sounds of a horror movie soundtrack before: crescendoing violins, bombast…

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New Sobering Center offers intoxicated people alternative to emergency room, jail

New Sobering Center offers intoxicated people alternative to emergency room, jail

After more than a decade of planning, Austin's new Sobering Center opened its doors Thursday as an alternativ…

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The Innocence Project Shares 11 Best Books of 2023

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By Meghan Nguyen
| innocenceproject.org
As 2023 comes to a close, our staff shared the most powerful books highlighting the importance of advancing criminal and racial justice reform at a time when innocent people continue to be wrongly incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, poetry or memoir, these reads encourage empathy and compassion and provide insight into the failings of our criminal legal system and what must be done to make it more just.
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Leonard Mack: A Veteran's Journey from Wrongful Conviction to Freedom

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By Meghan Nguyen
| innocenceproject.org
“I’m an honorably discharged Vietnam veteran. I did what you asked me to do as a citizen, and this is the thanks that you give me?” November 11 is Veterans Day — a time to honor the 16.2M people who have served our country and acknowledge and appreciate their contributions to our national security. This Veterans’ Day, our thoughts are with the dozens of exonerees who served the country before suffering the unimaginable injustice of a wrongful conviction.
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Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Have a Disability and Are Questioned by Police

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By Meghan Nguyen
| innocenceproject.org
Donate Donate Once Donate Monthly Other Ways to Give Understanding and asserting the rights of people with disabilities during police interrogations is paramount to ensuring their fair treatment and safeguarding their well-being. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, we’re taking the time to recognize and honor the resilience, strength, and diverse experiences of the disabled community.
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