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"A Big Let Down." On October 28, 2019, the first ever presidential town hall hosted by formerly incarcerated people was held at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary. The historic site of the first modern prison in the United States, which closed in 1970. This event was a chance for democratic presidential candidates to speak with people directly impacted by the criminal justice system and to discuss their plans for reform. But only three candidates showed up: Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Tom Steyer. I was surprised Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders didn't show up. Aren't they supposed to be the progressive candidates? To me, they had an obligation to be there. When it comes to criminal justice reform, it seems like Cory Booker stands out. Tom Steyer didn't seem to have a clue. And Kamala Harris couldn't really account for her white [inaudible] pass as a tough-on-crime prosecutor. Overall, the event was a big let down. Many of the attendees left the event more convinced than ever that no real change w