12 May Fearmongering Rhetoric Around US Prison Gang Violence
American prisons may house many gang members, but they control most violence. There is no evidence to support the rhetoric around gangs controlling US prisons.
Author: Ronnie K. Stephens
10 May Misinformation Threatens to Stall Bail Reform
Democrats across the country continue the strong push for criminal justice reform. One signature element of reducing incarceration rates is bail reform.
10 Apr Black English Exacerbates Racist Practices in Justice System
The injustice around speaking Black English in court related matters garnered attention in 2019. A study released that year highlights how the justice system punishes individuals who use Black English.
10 Mar Emmett Till Antilynching Act Set to Make History
One of the most important amendments added by the Emmett Till Antilynching Act is that it specifies lynching as a hate crime.
03 Mar 12-Year-Old Thomas Siderio Killed by Philly Police
Philadelphia Police do not consider resisting arrest or attempting to flee as justifications for deadly force. This is significant in the Siderio case because officers cannot confirm if Siderio had a gun when he ran.
22 Feb Pamela Moses Sentence Highlights Problems with Plea Bargaining
Pamela Moses received her sentence in early February 2022. During sentencing, the Shelby County District Attorney specifically told Moses that she received jail time specifically because she insisted on a jury trial.
14 Feb NBA Teams Cause Stir with Criminal Justice Investments
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores owns a telecommunications system for incarcerated individuals. Now, Philadelphia Sixers owners are partnering with the REFORM alliance. These investments in criminal justice reform and corrections systems have fans divided.
11 Feb Voting Reform and Criminal Justice Reform Go Hand in Hand
Republicans are working hard to restrict voting rights ahead of the 2022 midterms. In 2021 alone, 440 bills across 49 states sought to restrict voting rights.
02 Feb Podcasts And Radio Shows From Prison Offer Vital Platforms
Podcasts and radio stations run from prison may help curb violence behind bars while giving individuals the chance to develop marketable skills for the outside world.
21 Jan New York City Prison Costs Continue to Rise
A recent report shows that the annual cost to incarcerate one individual in New York City is more than half a million dollars.