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 ...

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 ...

Convicted felons applying for city government jobs in New Orleans will have more protections thanks to action by the city council, but advocates say the policy should extend to city contractors as ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once a felon, always a felon. That is how some convicted felons say society looks at them, no matter the crime. Around 19 million ...