Defund the Police? Why Not?
We should not confuse public safety with investments in systems of punishment. Read more at In These Times.
Injustice
‘We Get There First or White Supremacists Do’
Read how these rural canvassers disrupt racist narratives, full story at In These Times.
A Proven Alternative to Policing
Read about Chicago’s community peacemakers at Waging Nonviolence.
Here’s What a ‘Feminist Economic Recovery Plan’ Looks Like
By Frances Nguyen A universal basic income. Special emergency funds for marginalized groups, including undocumented immigrant women, domestic workers, women with disabilities and sex-trafficking survivors. Waived co-payments for covid-19 tests and treatment, including for incarcerated…
Out of the Coronavirus Crisis Can Come Efficient Historic Changes for Justice
By Ralph Nader Many of us have heard that the Chinese character for “crisis” is also the character for “opportunity.” During the coronavirus crisis, we have a duty to apply political solutions and emerge much…
NC Courts to Address Racism in Jury Selection
Statewide studies have shown that potential black jurors are twice as likely to be excluded as white jurors. Read more at Facing South.
Harvey Weinstein and the Economics of Consent
Consent is a function of power. You have to have a modicum of power to give it. Read the article at The Atlantic.
Finland Ends Homelessness, Provides Shelter for All in Need
The country is applying the “Housing First” concept. See this story at Scoop.
Chelsea Manning Prison Conditions Are ‘Torture’
. . . according to a letter from Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer. Read the article at The Intercept.
Decriminalization Works
Portugal solved its drug crisis. Why can’t America do the same? Read more at The Huffington Post.