What we're reading
Prism
The future of public safety lies in prioritizing people, not police
11/03/2021
Real protection and support in our communities requires greater investment in social services and more divestment from law enforcement
New York Times
Pulled Over: What to Know About Deadly Police Traffic Stops
10/31/2021
A New York Times investigation examines why traffic stops can escalate into fatal encounters and how hidden financial incentives increase the risks. This is what we found.
Mother Jones
What if Everything You Know About Murder Rates and Policing Is Wrong?
10/21/2021
Five common myths about the FBI's homicide data, debunked.
New York Times
Opinion | Was the Decision on Boosters Bungled?
10/01/2021
Readers discuss the government’s handling of the issue. Also: Abortion stories; criminal justice reform; voice recognition; extinct species.
CBS News
Gun violence: America’s other epidemic
09/29/2021
As young people with weapons perpetuate cycles of violence and retaliation. officials and advocates in Baltimore are working to stop the contagion of violence.
Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Congress failed with the George Floyd Act, but there’s still hope
09/27/2021
Congress' failure to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act represents a squandering of the moment in which meaningful police reform was possible.
USA Today
Voters want progressive prosecutors. Biden must follow through on promise to guide reform.
08/22/2021
Reform-minded district attorneys are getting elected across the USA. Now's the time for Biden to set national guidance for progressive prosecution.
Mother Jones
Restorative Justice Won’t Work Without This Crucial Piece
08/13/2021
Illinois is one of the first states to try it.
Essence
Do Cops Make Us Safe?
08/11/2021
Thought-provoking perspectives on policing in Black communities after Black Lives Matter protests swept the world.