News
November 1
Fewer guards lead to more lockdowns, rising tensions and scant access to healthcare.
Feature
September 24
For those found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity and put into California’s CONREP program, strict supervision can last decades.
Analysis
February 4
In Oregon and across the country, protesters charged with “civil disorder” say the vague federal law is unconstitutional.
The Lowdown
January 8
Everyone's talking about sedition, treason and conspiracy. Here's what these terms actually mean and how they've been enforced.
Analysis
November 11, 2020
Even in states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana possession, Black people are still more likely to be arrested for it than White people. These organizers are working to change that.
Feature
November 8, 2020
A new lawsuit claims Black Americans with mental illness are being forced into traumatic emergency room stays.
Analysis
November 6, 2020
A Nevada state supreme court candidate was one of very few nationwide to run on a message of reform. Most campaigns leaned on “tough on crime” strategy yet again.
Life Inside
October 1, 2020
I first joined the San Quentin fire department to get my own room, eat well and train dogs. It ended up being the most important experience of my life.
News
September 2, 2020
“When people are in need, they don’t give a shit where you’re from or what your history is.”
Feature
July 24, 2020
Riding along with the civilian “crisis responders” of Olympia, Washington.