In response to a New York Times article characterizing a drop in prison population as a "shift away from mass imprisonment," Inimai Chettiar responds with the facts about the current state of mass incarceration in America.
Religious freedom is a cornerstone of American democracy, but the recent treatment of Muslims in the media reminds us that Islamophobia is alive and well across the American political spectrum.
Assange may be outraged at Manning’s conviction for leaking secret documents, but the judge’s dismissal of two other charges against Manning could halt Obama administration’s plans to prosecute Assange for publishing the documents.
New docs reveal the alarming scope of NSA data collection. But half of Americans see the spying as 'no big deal.' They are allowing government to chip away at freedoms that others, especially in the Arab world, are giving their lives to build.
Although Manning was convicted of the majority of the charges against him, and although he will almost certainly spend decades in prison for his deeds, much of the early media narrative focused upon his acquittal of aiding the enemy.
Democrats and Republicans recently reached an agreement to move forward on confirming certain stalled executive branch nominees. But before we begin celebrating, it is worth noting that judges were not part of the deal.
In Washington, the case has never been better for criminal justice reform. On the horizon — changes to federal mandatory minimum sentencing requirements and policies to reduce the number of inmates in overflowing federal prisons.
Black America's belief in the possibility of receiving justice from our legal system is eroded by every verdict that fails to hold a killer who is not black accountable for the death of a black man or boy.
The exoneration of Travyon Martin's killer is a stark reminder of the limitations of our judicial systems and the choices we make about the laws under which we live.
Budget cuts caused by the sequester are already hindering the timely administration of justice — and federal judges say a constitutional crisis may be on the horizon.
A Response to the Decline of the Prison Population
In response to a New York Times article characterizing a drop in prison population as a "shift away from mass imprisonment," Inimai Chettiar responds with the facts about the current state of mass incarceration in America.
Islamophobia is Alive and Well in America
Religious freedom is a cornerstone of American democracy, but the recent treatment of Muslims in the media reminds us that Islamophobia is alive and well across the American political spectrum.
Beyond Bradley Manning
Assange may be outraged at Manning’s conviction for leaking secret documents, but the judge’s dismissal of two other charges against Manning could halt Obama administration’s plans to prosecute Assange for publishing the documents.
The Danger of American Apathy on NSA Surveillance
New docs reveal the alarming scope of NSA data collection. But half of Americans see the spying as 'no big deal.' They are allowing government to chip away at freedoms that others, especially in the Arab world, are giving their lives to build.
The Meaning of the Manning Verdict
Although Manning was convicted of the majority of the charges against him, and although he will almost certainly spend decades in prison for his deeds, much of the early media narrative focused upon his acquittal of aiding the enemy.
Time for Senate Compromise on Judicial Nominees
Democrats and Republicans recently reached an agreement to move forward on confirming certain stalled executive branch nominees. But before we begin celebrating, it is worth noting that judges were not part of the deal.
For Federal Prison Reform, the Time Has Come
In Washington, the case has never been better for criminal justice reform. On the horizon — changes to federal mandatory minimum sentencing requirements and policies to reduce the number of inmates in overflowing federal prisons.
When Blacks Killed by Non-Blacks, Justice Rarely Served
Black America's belief in the possibility of receiving justice from our legal system is eroded by every verdict that fails to hold a killer who is not black accountable for the death of a black man or boy.
Law and Justice and George Zimmerman
The exoneration of Travyon Martin's killer is a stark reminder of the limitations of our judicial systems and the choices we make about the laws under which we live.
How the Sequester Is Holding Up Our Legal System
Budget cuts caused by the sequester are already hindering the timely administration of justice — and federal judges say a constitutional crisis may be on the horizon.
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