26 Apr Public Defenders Aren’t Just Criminal Defense Lawyers
There's a wrong and harmful narrative out there that public defenders only defend criminals, but they're essential to public safety.
Author: Peter J. Tomasek
14 Apr Outrage Over The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Stops At Prison Doors
The outrage over the idea of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate have dominated the discussion all over the U.S. except in one place: prisons.
04 Apr New York’s Budget, Your Rights & An Inexplicable Bond Between Them
Negotiations have stalled over New York's budget, which inexplicably puts your rights and criminal justice reform at stake.
29 Mar What Will Smith, The Oscars And A Slap Mean For Criminal Justice Reform
You can't go online without seeing something about Will Smith, the Oscars and an infamous slap. Learn about cocaine sentencing instead.
28 Mar The Uncomfortable Nature of Judging Someone’s Religious Beliefs
In a case called Ramirez v. Collier, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called into doubt the religious beliefs of someone on death row.
25 Mar Do Americans Want People To Have The Right To A Lawyer?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing baseless criticism for being a public defender. So, do Americans want to have the right to a lawyer?
24 Mar Why did USP McCreary give Books N Things an exclusive deal?
USP McCreary is now requiring that people "make All book and magazine purchases through BooksNThings Warehouse." Why?
