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State of Disunion Kaitlin Byrd Jun 11, 2024

The Real Message in Donald Trump’s Conviction

Kaitlin Byrd Jun 11, 2024

The conviction of the leading GOP presidential candidate is a victory for the rule of the law in a country whose democracy is steadily unraveling. Now it's time for Dems to trumpet that message through Election Day.

The Well Actually Andrea Grimes May 31, 2024

Twelve NY Jurors Did What the Media Won’t

Andrea Grimes May 31, 2024

Trump has always shown us who he is. But neither mainstream news outlets nor GOP lawmakers would do what a dozen brave New Yorkers did yesterday: Call it like they saw it and hold the former president to account.

Explain This Liz Dye Oct 3, 2023

Will We Ever See Donald Trump Behind Bars?

Liz Dye Oct 3, 2023

The former president's dance card is full of trial dates in federal and state courts across the country. Here's the over/under on what to expect.

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criminal justice Melody Cooper Jul 14, 2020

Defund the Police or Disband Police Unions?

Melody Cooper Jul 14, 2020

The modern police force was initiated as a slave patrol, to protect and serve only the wealthy, white class. If ever there were a case for starting over from scratch, this is it.

black lives matter Josiah Bates Jul 7, 2020

What Does It Take To Prosecute a Hate Crime?

Josiah Bates Jul 7, 2020

The killings of Ahmaud, Breonna, George, and so many others, were unquestionably motivated by racial bias. But our justice system has a shaky history of prosecuting hate crimes.

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criminal justice Kathi Valeii Feb 28, 2019

Can We Fight Crime With Public Shaming?

Kathi Valeii Feb 28, 2019

Humiliation-based punishments are designed as deterrents, but sentences that embarrass the most vulnerable among us are cruel, and represent the worst of American policies.

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Explain This Lisa Needham May 31, 2018

Is “Big Data” a Big Danger to Humanity?

Lisa Needham May 31, 2018

Advanced technology promises to modernize everything from communication to war, but math and machines are not immune to human bias.

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Access Denied Robin Marty May 16, 2018

A New Legal Tactic Could Make Miscarriage a Crime

Robin Marty May 16, 2018

Overzealous pro-life lawyers are trying to prosecute women whose pregnancies terminated, using fetal DNA. But can they distinguish abortions from miscarriages?