Why Is Nicaragua’s Homicide Rate So Far Below That of Its Central American Neighbors? Why Is Nicaragua’s Homicide Rate So Far Below That of Its Central American Neighbors?

It’s the revolution, stupid—which fostered innovative policing, along with the dedicated work of community organizers and women activists.

Feb 2, 2018 / Roberto Lovato

How the Justice Department Can Help Solve the Opioid Crisis How the Justice Department Can Help Solve the Opioid Crisis

Instead of criminalizing drug use, the Department of Justice should do these three things.

Dec 18, 2017 / Megan McLemore

Our Prison Population Is Getting Older and Older Our Prison Population Is Getting Older and Older

Could programs like compassionate release provide refuge from a criminal-justice system run amok?

Dec 11, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One

Kasey Dischman was charged with a crime for overdosing and delivering her daughter prematurely. She’s still in jail.

Dec 1, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform? Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform?

A new wave of “progressive” prosecutors has made big promises. But is it possible for them to bring change when they are so reliant on law enforcement to do their jobs?

Nov 14, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

America Is Losing Yet Another Drug War—in Afghanistan America Is Losing Yet Another Drug War—in Afghanistan

Nov 13, 2017 / Alfred McCoy

Philadelphia Just Elected the Most Radical DA in the Country—Now What? Philadelphia Just Elected the Most Radical DA in the Country—Now What?

Larry Krasner has pledged to fight mass incarceration, and activists say they’ll be watching.

Nov 10, 2017 / Daniel Denvir

Abolish the Drug Enforcement Administration Abolish the Drug Enforcement Administration

And use the savings to help the poor.

Oct 20, 2017 / Alex S. Vitale

How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis

Neoliberal strictures, support for oligarchs, and the War on Drugs have impoverished millions and destabilized Latin America.

Oct 18, 2017 / Jeff Faux

Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy

They are demanding that the funds be spent on resources like schools, clinics, and housing.

Oct 16, 2017 / NationAction