“Family is a foundation. [The State] tries to break that foundation, and the holidays get hit the most because they’re what help people stay stable and keep families connected.” That is Lydina Big Man reflecting on her son Joseph Jefferson-Dust’s wrongful incarceration during the holidays. Joe is the Montana Innocence Project’s newest client. He was … Continue reading ‘Freedom, family, getting some of that dignity back:’ Joseph Jefferson Dust reflects on celebrating holidays post-release