Marc A. Levin is the Chief Policy Counsel at the Council on Criminal Justice and Senior Advisor to Right on Crime.
On just one Saturday night this month, three DePaul University students, all women, were robbed within half an hour on the school’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago. One of the women was hit in the face by her assailant. Across town, numerous armed robberies and murders were taking place at the same time. In all, Chicago reported at least 22...
PEARL, Miss. — In a remarkable display of compassion and commitment to rehabilitation, this year’s dedication of a chapel at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women has given incarcerated women an invaluable source of hope and solace. This momentous occasion, graced by the presence of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl...
This November, Texas voters will decide to ratify or reject 14 separate constitutional amendments dealing with taxation, infrastructure, public employee retirement, and more. This guide examines each proposed amendment and offers insight and analysis. Key points – On November 7, 2023, Texans will vote on 14 constitutional amendments covering a wide array of issues. –...