Jason Pohl and Ryan Gabrielson / ProPublicaJun 14, 2019
County jails have seen their murder rates triple and even quadruple—the byproduct of a sweeping set of reforms known as "realignment." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatchJun 10, 2019
The president's desire to pardon U.S. soldiers and a military contractor accused of crimes in the never-ending war on terror is troubling, at best. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ / The Associated PressMay 2, 2019
The WikiLeaks founder won't “surrender myself for extradition for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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The Associated PressMay 1, 2019
A British judge rejects the WikiLeaks founder's plea for leniency based on the nearly seven years he spent in the Ecuadorian Embassy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jason Pohl / The Sacramento Bee, and Ryan Gabrielson / ProPublicaApr 29, 2019
The Golden State's sweeping 2011 prison downsizing and criminal justice reforms have led to a sharp increase in inmate deaths at county jails. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )
Adam Johnson / FAIRApr 28, 2019
Dozens condemned by New York news reports during the now infamous “Bronx 120 gang raid” were not actually gang members. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Jill Richardson / OtherWordsApr 7, 2019
A horrific new ruling would let states execute people in more painful ways, even when alternatives are available. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigMar 30, 2019
Author Tony Platt explains how mass incarceration has allowed Republicans and Democrats alike to demonize large swaths of American society. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )
Kevin Cooper / TruthdigMar 25, 2019
In calling for a moratorium on executions, the California governor has shown tremendous moral courage. He has my eternal gratitude. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
PETER PRENGAMAN and ANNA JEAN KAISER / The Associated PressMar 12, 2019
Authorities detain two former police officers in the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigFeb 25, 2019
Jeff Adachi was the only elected Public Defender in all of California, but he was one of a kind for many more reasons. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
LAUREN GILL / ProPublicaFeb 5, 2019
The Alabama prisoner is scheduled to be executed Thursday, without a jury ever considering his life, education or mental health. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )
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