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Josh McGhee

Josh McGhee is the Chicago bureau chief of MindSite News and covers the intersection of criminal justice and mental health with an emphasis on public records and data reporting. He previously reported for Injustice Watch, the Chicago Reporter, DNAinfo Chicago and WVON covering criminal justice, courts, policing, race, inequality and politics. He lives on the South Side of Chicago.

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John Fetterman, JB Pritzker, Daniel Thatcher among Candidates of Both Parties Pledging to Boost Mental Health Policies

By Josh McGhee

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October 12, 2022

More than 330 elected officials and political candidates have pledged to make mental health a priority in their platform just weeks before the midterm elections.

Colorado Senate Candidates Michael Bennett, Joe O’Dea to Take Part in Mental Health Forum Cosponsored by MindSite News

By Josh McGhee

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October 12, 2022

Mental health is becoming a political issue – and that’s a good thing. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Colorado U.S. Senate candidates Michael Bennett and Joe O’Dea will discuss mental health issues in a campaign forum.