Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote recently, “Criminal justice in America today is mostly a system of pleas, not a system of trials.” But how well does plea-bargaining work? Is justice being done? Thomas Giovanni appears on the American Voices segment of PBS Need to Know.
As Connecticut takes important steps to modernize its voting system, it should dispense with this relic of 19th century elections and help make voter intimidation itself a thing of the past.
California voters have the opportunity to eliminate some of the worst elements of their state's "three-strikes" law, which is widely held to be the harshest in the nation.
The Police Department has the formidable responsibility of keeping New Yorkers safe from a terrorist attack. It is entrusted with significant powers and broad discretion in how to use them. It has done an admirable job in preventing violence. But last week, we were reminded that no government entity with such powers should operate free from independent oversight.
In 2012, you can use your iPhone to deposit a check or track your fantasy team, but registering to vote is still stuck in the 19th century. Once again, Florida is in the middle of the war on voting, passing an election law last year that will make it even harder for tens of thousands of citizens to vote.
Surveillance of American Muslims: A Tale of Three Cities
The NYPD's decision to monitor Muslims solely on the basis of their religion is not conducive to building trust.
Better Legal Representation for the Poor
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote recently, “Criminal justice in America today is mostly a system of pleas, not a system of trials.” But how well does plea-bargaining work? Is justice being done? Thomas Giovanni appears on the American Voices segment of PBS Need to Know.
Connecticut Leading the Way on Voting Rights
As Connecticut takes important steps to modernize its voting system, it should dispense with this relic of 19th century elections and help make voter intimidation itself a thing of the past.
'3-Strikes' Penalties are Costly, Waste Lives
California voters have the opportunity to eliminate some of the worst elements of their state's "three-strikes" law, which is widely held to be the harshest in the nation.
What Bar Can Do To Alleviate Foreclosure Crisis
New York's foreclosure crisis is far from over, but some welcome signs of hope have recently emerged.
The Past is Not Past
Why we still need Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
Congress Can Fix the Super PAC Problem
The Florida primary shows why it's time end the farce of "independent" expenditures.
The NYPD Needs Policing
The Police Department has the formidable responsibility of keeping New Yorkers safe from a terrorist attack. It is entrusted with significant powers and broad discretion in how to use them. It has done an admirable job in preventing violence. But last week, we were reminded that no government entity with such powers should operate free from independent oversight.
Modernize Florida's Voting System
In 2012, you can use your iPhone to deposit a check or track your fantasy team, but registering to vote is still stuck in the 19th century. Once again, Florida is in the middle of the war on voting, passing an election law last year that will make it even harder for tens of thousands of citizens to vote.
Growing Backlash Against 'Citizens United'
We can expect citizens and courts to continue to rally against the case until it ceases to be the law of the land.
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