What’s Prison For? Punishment and Rehabilitation in the Age of Mass Incarceration is published in the US by Columbia Global Reports The Guardian — October 1, 2022 Charles Kaiser The statistics are familiar but remain startling: America’s incarceration rate per 100,000 is “roughly twice that of Russia’s and Iran’s, four times that of Mexico’s, five … Continue reading What’s Prison For? A Review
Very Sound advice, even if he wasn’t packing heat . . . But Grandpa had his suspicions even then .. . i’m strapped for cash, but I can trade you a stash of plastic straws . . . … Continue reading Cartoons — No Politics
In the past month, two near family members were sick with COVID, despite shots, boosters & masks. Both are recovering, but one — a working single mother ineligible for sick leave — lost two weeks pay as well. Other relatives suffered mild cases and bounced back; yet another relative had it last winter, and is … Continue reading Quote of the Week: The Pandemic Is not — repeat NOT — over
They Were a SMASH in their 2022 Season . . . One more thing they agree on: Susan Collins was an epic Pushover Sen. Susan Collins is recognized for her diligence & “moderation.” … Continue reading The Supremes Are Back: Nothing But Heartaches!
Thousands were released from prison during covid. The results are shocking. Washington Post — Opinion by Molly Gill — September 29, 2022 Molly Gill is vice president of policy for Families Against Mandatory Minimums. We are keeping many people in prison even though they are no danger to the public, a jaw-dropping new statistic shows. … Continue reading We Can Safely Release Many Prisoners