Once a felon, always a felon. That is how some convicted felons say society looks at them, no matter the crime. Around 19 million Americans have a felony conviction, and at least 79 million have a ...

ATLANTA -- Do you know anyone who has been convicted of a felony? To a man (or woman), they will tell you that having a felony record is like getting hit with a life sentence, even after you did your ...

A proposal before the Calcasieu Parish School Board will allow for the hiring of people who were convicted of a felony not listed in the state Child Protection Act. The law lists the offenses that ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Voting rights advocates have organized an event in Orlando to help convicted felons who have paid their debts to society find jobs. The event is part of an effort by the Florida Rights ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A unique employer forum happening Thursday in Salt Lake City has a goal to help those looking to hire learn how to support and hire convicted felons in Utah. Utah's unemployment rate ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Everyone deserves a second chance. That's the message and the focus of a job fair happening Thursday at the Wayman Palmer YMCA in central Toledo. All companies attending are "background ...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George’s County Council passed a new bill that will allow some convicted felons to bid on police department towing contracts. The bill could also mean work ...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The State Medical Examiner's Office is once again coming under scrutiny after officials discovered convicted felons were working in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices. The Medical ...

Before my dad made his journey, he used to patronize a breakfast establishment where his veteran brothers and dad would fellowship. One day, a young homeless man came into the restaurant. My dad ...

Ample opportunity on Charlotte’s food scene opens doors for entrepreneurs who have culinary skills, but there’s sometimes one big thing holding them back: A felony conviction on their record. Starting ...

The news cycle over the last few days has been buzzing with the bizarre story of former President Donald Trump's "shift" at McDonald's. It's almost cartoonish to picture the former president flipping ...

Asked in more detail about the approach they prefer for restoring felon voting rights, a plurality of Iowans said they favor requiring felons to serve their prison time and pay all restitution owed to ...