Health & Wellness

Is the Iron Law of Prohibition a ‘Bogus’ Theory?

Peter Andrey Smith / Undark Oct 17, 2023 Critics of the war on drugs say that as law enforcement goes up, drugs get more potent. Some experts say that isn't supported by the facts. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Prison Reform

Why Did a Man Starve to Death in an Arkansas Jail?

Tana Ganeva / Truthdig Jan 16, 2023 Because of multiple broken systems. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

They Called 911 for Help. Police and Prosecutors Used a New Junk Science to Decide They Were Liars.

Brett Murphy / ProPublica Dec 29, 2022 Tracing the fallacy of 911 call analysis through the justice system, from Quantico to the courtroom. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Apologizes for ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Police Practice

BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated Press Nov 18, 2019 Efforts by ex-New York mayor mulling a Democratic presidential run to undo damage to a generation of people of color are met skeptically. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bill Would Ban Federal Officers From ‘Consensual’ Sex With Those in Custody

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 28, 2018 In 31 states, federal law enforcement officials can legally claim that sexual acts with people in custody are consensual. A bipartisan bill aims to close this astounding loophole. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Arming Teachers: The Stupidest (and Most Racist) Idea Going

Gyasi Ross / Truthdig Feb 26, 2018 Native and black kids should not have to bear the cost of America’s fascination with violence, no matter what our tone-deaf president says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Proposed Budget Doubles Down on the Drug War

Phillip Smith / AlterNet Feb 13, 2018 It's largely a return to the bad old days, with plenty of spending on cops and money to burn for a border wall that will accomplish nothing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Poster Power: The Dramatic Impact of Political Art

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Dec 30, 2017 A new exhibition of political posters in Los Angeles puts a powerful spotlight on police abuses. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Will Las Vegas Attack Lead to Common-Sense U.S. Gun Policy?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 2, 2017 Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack by suspected shooter Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old white man, but U.S. officials see no connection. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill Requiring K-12 Students to Learn to Interact With Police

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jun 24, 2017 The measure, which won unanimous approval Thursday, would mandate schools to teach interacting with law enforcement "in a manner marked by mutual cooperation and respect." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Philando Castile During Traffic Stop Is Acquitted

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2017 Officer Jeronimo Yanez is cleared on all charges by a jury nearly a year after part of the lethal encounter was streamed online. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III Is Unfit to Be Attorney General

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 24, 2017 In the few short weeks since his confirmation, Sessions has come forth with a number of loathsome actions or statements on race, ethnicity or minority rights. And he's probably just getting started. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )