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Series August 28, 2018
Southside
A collection of stories about criminal justice in Chicago
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Feature January 23, 2018
Taking Police Reform to Trump Country
Meet Sheriff Michael Chitwood, a Yankee cop in good-ol’-boy territory.
By Simone Weichselbaum
Commentary September 20, 2017
When Backing the Blue Backfires
The DOJ’s most recent attempt to appear pro-cop actually hurts law enforcement.
Chiraag Bains
Commentary July 19, 2017
White America’s Unshakeable Confidence in the Police
A new poll says whites are as confident in the police as ever. How?
By Donovan X. Ramsey
Commentary January 30, 2017
Why Jeff Sessions Should Police the Police
Consent decrees can improve law enforcement even in cities that aren’t investigated.
Christy Lopez
Crime on the Ballot November 9, 2016
These Prosecutors Campaigned for Less Jail Time — And Won
Reform-minded candidates unseat incumbents in some races.
By Maurice Chammah
Crime on the Ballot October 18, 2016
New Strategy for Justice Reform: Vote Out the DA
A battle in Tampa reflects a shift across the country.
By Maurice Chammah
Crime on the Ballot October 16, 2016
Ferguson Still Haunts Missouri — And Not The Way You Might Think
The city’s unrest emerges as a wedge issue in the governor’s race.
By Eli Hager
News September 29, 2016
Chicago’s Ousted Top Cop Talks to Common About Race, Guns and Mistrust
A new docu-series, ‘America Divided,’ explores inequality, issue by issue.
By The Marshall Project
News August 16, 2016
Chicago’s Civilian Review Board: Will the New One Be Better?
Advocates seek more independence from police involvement.
By Deonna Anderson
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