Long Sentences for Juveniles: Does Parole Fix Everything?
Today, the California Supreme Court decided People v. Franklin in a way that probably had both the defendant and the state feeling unsatisfied. The story is tragic in the same way
Foster v. Chatman and the Limits of the Sayable
This morning, the Supreme Court decided Foster v. Chatman, a case involving race considerations in jury selection proceedings in Georgia. There are two types of challenges that the prosecution and
The Ninth Circuit: The Feds are Responsible for the Health of Inmates in Privately-Managed Prison
Petitioner Richard Nuwintore with his attorneys,Ian Wallach and Jason Feldman, after their Ninth Circuit victory Today the Ninth Circuit decided Edison and Nuwintore v. U.S.–two cases involving the government’s responsibility
Mushrooms Stuffed with Polenta and Pesto
This odd photo depicts my contribution to our upcoming choir potluck: large-sized crimini mushrooms stuffed with creamy polenta and topped with sundried tomato and walnut pesto. They are in the
California June Elections: CCC Criminal Justice Endorsements
It’s that time again! Elections are afoot and CCC is here with criminal justice endorsements. Our thoughts about the candidates and proposals are limited to their criminal justice and corrections
Pasta Bake
Today’s the day we get our fresh vegetables from Albert and Eve, and before the shipment arrives I try to make something fabulous to use the leftovers. This time I