I have the unique experience of having worked for 11 different district attorney campaigns. One of the things I’ve learned…
People who use marijuana seem to be the target audience for cannabis legalization, which has taken effect in 11 states and…
This is the worst phone call of my life. It wakes me before 7 am on the Tuesday after Labor…
The general idea of US prison policy seems to be to make life as miserable as possible for people behind…
Next year will be a defining one for US politics. The presidential election will set the stage for the future…
For better or worse, San Francisco has been a leader among cities in many respects. Over the past several decades,…
On the first day of 2020, around 800 New Yorkers will be released from Rikers Island as historic state bail…
Our society’s emphasis on drug-law enforcement and the stigmatization and punishment of people who use drugs is driven in significant…
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Michael Begert is probably feeling lucky that he is not facing reelection for another five…
In September, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which operates public transit in New York City, announced its plan to hire…