Alexander Lekhtman 
California Can Now Ban Police for Misconduct—But Will It Matter?
California can now permanently ban police officers from the profession if they commit serious ...
Is Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Having an Impact?
In May 2019, by popular vote, Denver became the first US city to decriminalize ...
House Votes to Equalize Sentencing for Crack and Powder Cocaine
On September 28, the US House of Representatives approved a bill to make punishments ...
National Expungement Week: Learn How to Clear Your Record (For Free)
September 26 through October 3 is National Expungement Week of Action and Awareness (NEW), ...
Drug Users Testify as MA Lawmakers Weigh Safe Consumption Sites
On September 27, Massachusetts lawmakers invited members of the public to speak about safe ...
WV Harm Reduction Workers Form Coalition Amid HIV, Syringe Crises
West Virginia harm reduction workers are launching a new statewide coalition. “Mountain State Harm ...
What Will San Diego’s New “Harm Reduction” Shelter Actually Be Like?
San Diego is building what’s being touted as the city’s first harm reduction-based homeless ...
Criminal Justice Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Hear Safehouse Philly Case
On September 17, a group of 80 criminal justice leaders from across the country ...
Governor Newsom Owes It to Voters to End California’s Drug War
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has comfortably won the recall election aimed at removing ...
How Overdose Surged for Black People as It Held Steady for Whites
As opioid-involved overdose fatalities were holding steady for most racial groups prior to the ...
