Crime
Death Penalty Sentences in America Continue Decline
Only 20 were executed in 2016, the fewest since 1991.
Trump Bullies on NYC Subway Weren't Real
A young woman has been charged for filing a false report about men trying to tear off her hijab on the train.
Sherri Papini Sex-Trafficking Evidence Almost as Flimsy as PizzaGate Proof
While the particulars of Pizzagate are especially outlandish, it's not a narrative that sprung up in an alt-right vacuum. Just look at the coverage of Sherri Papini's case.
California Legislators Look to Reform Bail System to Stop Punishing the Poor
Effort to stop using money to determine who can go free.
Broad Expansion of FBI's Hacking Authority Begins Today
One warrant and one judge can lead to untold numbers of system intrusions.
The United Kingdom Authorizes Broad Mass Surveillance on Its Citizens
A level of snooping every autocrat in the world will admire.
Why Did U.S. Marshals Shoot at a Man 76 Times? Don't Look to Video for an Answer
The feds still haven't implemented body cameras for their own law enforcement officers.
Texas Judge Tells Woman Given $3,500 Bond for Misdemeanors She's 'Job Security'
County sued for not caring whether defendants can pay high bails.
Listening to Sex Offenders
Their stories are stereotypical and repetitive in ways we've all heard a million times, all our lives-and mostly not from sexual offenders.
Free State Project Supporter Shot in Fight That Began Over Its Porcupine Flag
Victim Jarrod Ean-Dixon said by family to be "healing" despite "grave injuries." Shooting suspect Michael Sirois was arrested.
