Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice How Florida’s Cash Bail System Hurts Communities of Color
In Florida, cash bail system critics see it as “criminalizing” poverty and bloating jail populations, as those who cannot pay bail can be stuck in jail awaiting trial, sometimes for months or years.
May 25, 2021 9:05 pm
Giselle Balido
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Florida Democrats Say DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bill Is Racist
The bill has been widely denounced by Florida Democrats as a measure that “promises selective enforcement against people of color.”
January 12, 2021 9:39 pm
Giselle Balido
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Beloved Activist Nilda Álvarez Took a Stand Against Femicide in Puerto Rico. Now She’s One of the Latest Victims.
As of Nov. 18th, 42 women have been murdered on the island so far this year.
November 18, 2020 10:30 pm
Mivette Vega
Elections
Elections The Fate of Florida — And America — Could Come Down To An Unjust Poll Tax
"I didn't appreciate the vote until I lost my rights as a felon. If they want to stop a bunch of Blacks and Latinos from voting, it must be important."
October 15, 2020 12:09 pm
Keyvan Antonio Heydari
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Grand Jury Indicts Only One of Three Cops Involved in Breonna Taylor Case—and Not for Her Death
Former Louisville Police Officer Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of “wanton endangerment” in Breonna Taylor's killing.
September 23, 2020 1:52 pm
Keya Vakil
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