It is undeniable that sexual violence is far too prevalent within the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that one in three women and one in four men have experienced sexual violence. Unfortunately, current policies surrounding...
A transformation of policing to center public health and safety will deliver more equitable criminal justice outcomes, and more importantly, save lives.
Innocence on death row is perpetuated by racism, bias, and the presumption of guilt. Policymakers must confront these disparities and abolish the death penalty.
Most Americans do not expect the criminal justice system to prevent crime and ensure a fair administration of justice. If we want to build safer communities and trust in our justice system, the People’s Response Act offers a way forward.
States with strong gun laws have lower gun deaths than states with weak gun laws. It’s time to institute these lifesaving gun policies across America.
Minorities, specifically African Americans, have a long history of being disproportionately affected by police brutality — the same police that protect others.
Military-grade weapons, equipment, and vehicles have no place within routine police work in American communities.
Governments have neglected to restrict the spread of COVID-19 in jails, prompting rising infections and COVID-19 deaths among detained populations.
Through drug policy reform, the Biden Administration can expand social services and addiction resources, paired with the eventual abolition of the war on drugs.