Jails and Prisons

Mother of James De la Rosa places flowers on her son's grave

The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims

The systematic deletion of Latinx people by government databases, media organizations, and Hollywood has enabled killer cops, inhumane immigration policies, and more.

Jul 14, 2021 / Roberto Lovato

Stop the Enbridge Ecocide!

Stop the Enbridge Ecocide! Stop the Enbridge Ecocide!

From Minnesota to Massachusetts, the Canadian pipeline company is engaged in crimes against humanity and the earth—abetted by state power.

Jul 6, 2021 / Wen Stephenson

Inmate Students San Quentin

Building the Prison-to-College Pipeline Building the Prison-to-College Pipeline

Securing a college education for the formerly incarcerated can break intergenerational cycles of poverty and crime.

Jun 25, 2021 / David Kirp

A Prisoner Videotaped Covid Conditions Last Year. Where Is He Now?

A Prisoner Videotaped Covid Conditions Last Year. Where Is He Now? A Prisoner Videotaped Covid Conditions Last Year. Where Is He Now?

Of life on the line.

Jun 2, 2021 / Zia Jaffrey

Black Consciousness

Black Consciousness Black Consciousness

Wisdom and rage.

Jun 2, 2021 / OppArt / Isis Davis-Marks

Keith Ellison: On the Other Side of Criminal Justice Reform and Transformation Is a Safer Society

Keith Ellison: On the Other Side of Criminal Justice Reform and Transformation Is a Safer Society Keith Ellison: On the Other Side of Criminal Justice Reform and Transformation Is a Safer Society

The attorney general who organized the prosecution of Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd makes the case for police accountability.

May 26, 2021 / John Nichols

Israel arrests Palestinian

The War on Palestinians Continues—Now in the Form of Mass Arrests The War on Palestinians Continues—Now in the Form of Mass Arrests

Israel says the campaign of mass arrests is about “law and order,” but Palestinians know it is about quashing dissent inside the state.

May 25, 2021 / Abir Kopty

The Color of Fear

The Color of Fear The Color of Fear

Was George Floyd allowed to be afraid? Why do Black folk have to be automatons to make sure police don’t read our “flight” responses as “fight” responses?

May 24, 2021 / Joshua Adams

Sing Sing prison

How New York State Let Covid-19 Run Rampant in Prisons How New York State Let Covid-19 Run Rampant in Prisons

First, the state failed to protect people in prison from the virus. Then, it obscured the full scope of the crisis, advocates charge.

May 24, 2021 / Akash Mehta

Weinstein DA protest

Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs? Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs?

One of the most important political races in America will be decided here on June 22. And it has nothing to do with Andrew Yang.

May 21, 2021 / Ross Barkan

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