Sam Mellins

    Sam is a journalist living in New York City. His reporting focuses on electoral politics, labor and criminal justice. His writing has appeared in The Appeal, Jacobin, THE CITY and New York Focus.

    New York’s Harm Reduction Victories in the 2021 Legislative Session

    [This story is published in partnership with New York Focus, an independent, investigative news site ...

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    In Upstate New York, a Jail Keeps Blocking Access to Lifesaving OUD Meds

    [This story is published in partnership with New York Focus, an independent, investigative news ...

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    Illinois the Latest State to End Driver’s License Suspensions That Fuel Inequality

    Illinois is set to become the next state to end the practice of suspending ...

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    New York’s Two Marijuana Legalization Paths: Will Lawmakers Get It Right?

    After two years of false starts, could 2021 be the year that New York ...

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    NY Restricts Driver’s License Suspensions That Criminalize Poverty

    After waiting until the last possible day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into ...

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