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reporter covering foreign affairs & Iran | Iranian-American | Previously: @latimes @washingtonpost @columbiajourn | melissa.etehad@gmail.com
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Homeless But Hopeful: Shelly’s Resilient Journey

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By Melissa Etehad Verified
| The Bail Project
With costs of living rising, Shelly, a 65-year-old retiree from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her 67-year-old husband struggled to make ends meet. Like many older Americans, both had significant health issues. But when the pair started receiving Social Security Disability benefits, their SNAP (food) assistance was cut, leaving them with barely enough to cover rent and basic meals. Before long, they could no longer afford their one-bedroom apartment and were evicted, becoming homeless.
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Michael Works to End Wealth-Based Detention

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By Melissa Etehad Verified
| The Bail Project
Michael Beltran didn’t waste any time. Before leaving prison, he had already discovered his life’s calling: he wanted to be part of the healing journey for others impacted by the criminal justice system. It was June 2019, and although Michael wasn’t sure how or in what capacity yet, he was determined to give back to others what the system tried to take from him –  his heart. Five years later, Michael, 37, has been doing just that.
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Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail

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By Melissa Etehad Verified
| The Bail Project
Francis, 64, heard the men yell his name. He was one of around 25 other detainees housed in the blind and visually impaired section at Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. Most had huddled around a table in the common area, singing oldies from musicians like The Bonnettes and Bee Gees. C’mon, Francis, sit down and join us! We got a seat for you here. Francis stumbled out of his cell. He hadn’t been given a mobility cane, nor any other type of device to help him get around the jail.
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