The False Promise of “Third-Category” Worker Laws
Proposition 22 and similar laws exacerbate workforce inequalities.
How Agencies Can Better Regulate for Racial Justice
The federal government should promote racial equity assessments, equity planning, and audits.
How the Carceral State Punishes Survivors
Survivors of color who report domestic violence and sexual assault risk exposure to further harm.
Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting
Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.
Penn Panel Addresses Police Use of Force
Criminal justice experts discuss improper use of police force—and also pose solutions.
Disability and Policing
Existing rules can help ensure police use best practices for interacting with those who have special needs.
The Dangers of Stop-and-Frisk Policies
New York legislation that limited the reach of stop-and-frisk provides insight for lawmakers today.
The Race Question
OMB proposal to revise its racial and ethnic categories may better reflect America’s changing demographics.