Old mistakes shouldn’t define a life. Missouri needs Clean Slate legislation. - R Street Institute

Old mistakes shouldn’t define a life. Missouri needs Clean Slate legislation. - R Street Institute

Americans love second acts. We praise entrepreneurs who fail fast, icons who rise from rock bottom, and politicians who reinvent themselves. From Robert Downey, Jr. to Martha Stewart to the current U.S. president, comebacks aren’t just tolerated—they’re celebrated. But for those without wealth and status, second chances are harder to come by. Just ask “Jessica... The post Old mistakes shouldn’t define a life. Missouri needs Clean Slate legislati…