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ICE is Excluding Data on Transgender People in Detention
Illustration by Bea Hayward.
On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump…
Jun 30, 2025
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The Power of Music for People in Jail and Prison
Pianist Elinor Freer and singer Joshua Conyers of ROC City Concerts perform at…
Jun 24, 2025
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Crime Is Down in 2025. Trump Doesn’t Deserve Credit.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott marks the efforts of community violence…
Jun 20, 2025
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The Legacy of Juneteenth Demands We Fight for DEI
Progress is not linear. It zigs and zags, and despite the unpredictability,…
Jun 18, 2025
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Mass Incarceration Is a Public Health Crisis
We know that conditions behind bars—from overcrowding to poor nutrition to…
Jun 17, 2025
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The Truth About Immigration Detention in the United States
A detained person sits on the floor under a blanket in a locked intake holding…
Jun 11, 2025
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Trump’s War on Nonprofits Will Make Us All Less Safe
Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits,…
Jun 10, 2025
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What Does “Due Process” Mean for Immigrants and Why Is It Important?
The Constitution grants certain due process rights to citizens and noncitizens…
Jun 04, 2025
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How to Be a Court Watcher (and Why You Should)
In a single day, a judge may preside over dozens of cases, many lasting only…
May 29, 2025
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Five Years After George Floyd’s Murder, What’s Changed?
This past March, government employees used a jackhammer and pickaxe to destroy…
May 23, 2025