Guest Commentary: Jail Intake Is Killing People – Decarceration Is the Way to Stop It
In New York City and Los Angeles, jail reception areas are notoriously unsafe—and sometimes deadly. By Sam…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 68: Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress in the Bronx
Melissa Mark-Viverito, born in Puerto Rico, has been a councilmember in New York City, representing areas of…
A Discussion on Closing Jails and Prisons
Closing jails and prisons goes beyond simply closing down a building. If done right, it means changing…
What Happens When People Released Due to COVID-19 Concerns Commit New Crimes?
Sheriffs and Traditional DAs Point to Individual Cases to Show Crimes Committed by Releasees; Reformers Argue Overall…
Guest Commentary: Every Public Official with the Power to Decarcerate Must Exercise That Power Now
Doing so will save countless lives, and in the process, they may show us by example how…