Features and Stories ‘For Cruelty’s Sake’: State of Alabama diverts $400 million in COVID funds to build prisons, leaving many in dire straits July 01, 2022 Liz Vinson
Features and Stories Freedom Denied: 21-year marijuana sentence leaves man stuck in prison, denied parole June 03, 2022 Liz Vinson
Features and Stories Biden’s executive order is a first step, but more reforms in federal policing are necessary May 26, 2022
Features and Stories Criminal Injustice: States unfairly prosecute children as adults January 21, 2022 Dwayne Fatherree
Features and Stories Alabama prisons lawsuit: SPLC urges prompt mental health remedies after judge’s order December 29, 2021
Features and Stories Emmett Till Investigation: Closure of probe into lynching of 14-year-old Black boy demonstrates lack of justice December 09, 2021 Tafeni English-Relf
Features and Stories Ahmaud Arbery Verdict: Conviction of men who killed unarmed Black jogger a necessary step, but issues in our justice system must still be addressed November 24, 2021 Margaret Huang
Features and Stories Alternatives to Incarceration: Alabama needs a reformed justice system, not new prison construction September 27, 2021 Katie Glenn
Features and Stories His Last Breath: A year after George Floyd’s murder, nation reckons with history of racism, police brutality May 28, 2021 Liz Vinson
Features and Stories One year after George Floyd’s death: Courage and conviction drive movement May 25, 2021 Margaret Huang