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Prisons & Policing
Taking Away Voting Rights Does Nothing to Solve Violence
Maya Schenwar discusses voting rights, the current political landscape and her forthcoming book.
Lawsuit: Trans Woman Jailed Because She Didn’t Pay a $15 Seatbelt Fine
Sierra Castle alleges she faced discrimination after being placed in a men’s holding cell in the Cobb County jail.
Rise in White Prisoners Doesn’t Change Innate Racism of Prisons
There is a powerful political constituency to mobilize against the cruelties of the U.S. carceral state.
Allowing People in Prison to Vote Shouldn’t Be Controversial
Disenfranchising people convicted of violent crimes does nothing to address violence; it perpetuates violence.
Criminalizing Sex Workers Drives Rape and Gender-Based Police Violence
In this excerpt, we learn where and how sex workers are criminalized.
Why Federal Student Aid Should Be Restored for People in Prison
Here are four reasons to support the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated people.
Puerto Ricans Are Resisting Policing as a Solution to Crisis
Policing is a form of "colonial crisis management" in Puerto Rico, says author Marisol LeBrón.
Officer Attack on Teen Reignites National Debate on Cops in Schools
While many high schools nationwide lack counselors on staff, 67 percent have a police officer.
Locking Up Drug “Dealers” to Save Users Doesn’t Make Anyone Safer
For a real solution, we must first address the economic conditions that drive people into illicit economies.
Senators Take Step Forward on Voting Rights Restoration
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced the Democracy Restoration Act on Tuesday.