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Prisons & Policing
Maya Schenwar | Beyond Reform, Toward the End of Policing: An Interview With Alex Vitale
It's time to rethink the very mission behind policing.
Florida Prisoners Are Preparing to Strike Against Unpaid Labor
Prisoners throughout Florida are planning a January 15 work stoppage.
A Joe Arpaio Run in Arizona Could Give Democrats the Senate
Democrats trail Republicans in the Senate by just two seats.
Incremental Reforms Won’t Work: The Transformation of Policing Is Needed
The following is an excerpt from his book, “The End of Policing.”
Free the People: The New Year’s Victory You Didn’t Hear About
Almost a quarter of a million dollars were raised for bail funds in just one day.
The Fallout From Police Violence Is Killing Black Women Like Erica Garner
Black women are dying from the trauma of police violence.
Can Prisons Be Flipped for Good?
Turning old jails into employment hubs is challenging, but some groups are getting creative.
Sessions Plans to Rescind Policy That Allows States to Legalize Marijuana
“Red alert,” warns Drug Policy Alliance, “Attorney General Jeff Sessions is going after legalized marijuana.”
Erica Garner Was “Unbought and Unbossed” in Push for Justice After Her Father Died in NYPD Chokehold
Shaun King and Kirsten West Savali discuss the life of Erica Garner.
How One Mississippi Teen Went 1,266 Days Behind Bars Before Receiving a Mental Evaluation
Mississippi may have the worst record for prolonged stays in jail for those awaiting psychiatric evaluation.