Lisa, Laquanda, Machelle, and Kenya Were Sentenced as Children to Die in Prison Lisa, Laquanda, Machelle, and Kenya Were Sentenced as Children to Die in Prison
Decades later, a Supreme Court ruling could give them their freedom.
Jun 21, 2017 / Feature / Danielle Wolffe
The Troubled Resentencing of America’s Juvenile Lifers The Troubled Resentencing of America’s Juvenile Lifers
When SCOTUS outlawed mandatory juvenile life without parole, advocates celebrated—but the outcome has been anything but fair.
Jun 21, 2017 / Feature / Jessica Pishko
The White House Assembles Its Defense The White House Assembles Its Defense
Though they’re thinking a war room might help To avoid all these stinging defeats, It seems clear that the aide they should add Is a special assistant for tweets.
Jun 1, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights
The right-wing extremist’s disregard for the Constitution is well documented, and now he’s reportedly joining Trump’s DHS.
May 18, 2017 / John Nichols
A New Film About Rikers Lets Inmates Describe the Jail’s Brutality in Their Own Words A New Film About Rikers Lets Inmates Describe the Jail’s Brutality in Their Own Words
Rikers: An American Jail is coming out just as debate over how to close the notorious facility is reaching a fever pitch.
May 17, 2017 / Ed Rampell
How Closing a Jail Could Make New York City Stronger How Closing a Jail Could Make New York City Stronger
The plans for shuttering the infamous Rikers Island complex could be a boon for communities across the city.
May 17, 2017 / Cities Rising / Michelle Chen
Welcome to the ‘War On Drugs,’ Redux Welcome to the ‘War On Drugs,’ Redux
Punishing low-level drug offenders is back in style. Thanks a lot, Jeff Sessions.
May 12, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
This Civil Rights Lawyer Is on the Path to Becoming Philly’s Next DA This Civil Rights Lawyer Is on the Path to Becoming Philly’s Next DA
Larry Krasner has spent his professional life defending activists and suing the police.
May 12, 2017 / Daniel Denvir
What I Learned From Susan Burton, a Modern-Day Harriet Tubman What I Learned From Susan Burton, a Modern-Day Harriet Tubman
Reading her life story will change the way you view the world.
May 11, 2017 / Michelle Alexander
Our Bail-Bond System Is Broken Our Bail-Bond System Is Broken
And it’s hurting society’s most vulnerable communities the most.
May 11, 2017 / Michelle Chen