In this New Republic video, watch Van Jones (of CNN’s Crossfire) explain why prison reform is on the cusp of breaking into the mainstream and why even Newt Gingrich, a fellow Crossfire personality, is advocating for reform. With several bipartisan efforts currently in the house and senate as well as growing political and public pressure to reform, Jones’ opinion is shared by more citizens and lawmakers every day. Will prison reform be the next mainstream issue in America? Will a divided congress choose to act on it?

See the video at newrepublic.com