When You’ve Told the Truth and They Still Try to Bury Your Name
As an investigative journalist, there comes a point when you’ve told the truth, laid out the facts, and put the…
Rita Williams
Rita Williams is a Michigan-based judicial oversight analyst and founder of Clutch Justice, an investigative platform focused on court system accountability, sentencing integrity, and SCAO policy. Her work examines how courts, policies, and administrative systems operate in practice, with a focus on where process breaks down and harm is created. Drawing on lived experience and systems-level analysis, she writes to make legal structures more readable, expose institutional gaps, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and human impact. Rita’s writing bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the people most affected by the justice system.
What to Do If You’re Arrested: Why Silence Is Your Best Defense
Getting arrested can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. Whether you’ve done nothing wrong or you’re…
New Advocates, Be Careful: How to Spot Healthy vs Harmful Facebook Groups
When you’re just starting out as an advocate, it’s natural to seek community. You want connection, advice, and support from…
Anonymous Accounts: Whistleblower Protection or Coward’s Shield for Slander?When Anonymous Isn’t Brave — It’s Cowardly
Over the past couple of weeks, dealing with stalkers and stalker-sympathizers, I think I have seen more fake and throwaway…
How to File a DMCA Takedown with Meta (Facebook) When You’re Blocked
Being blocked by someone who is stealing your content does not close the door on enforcement. Meta’s DMCA process runs…
Public Comment: Michigan Judicial Reform Demands Data, Accountability, and Transparency
On September 16, 2025, the Michigan Judicial Council will hear from the public on the future of our courts. I…
Holding Government Officials Accountable Without Putting Yourself at Risk
When government officials abuse their power, the instinct is to shout, rage, and demand justice. But here’s the hard truth:…
Doctor Not Guilty: Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai’s Memoir of Survival, Medicine, and Justice
In his new memoir, Doctor Not Guilty, by my colleague, Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai tells a story that blends resilience, faith,…
When Policies Break Families: The Hidden Cruelty of Michigan DOC’s Visiting Rules
Family visits are supposed to be a lifeline; the fragile thread keeping incarcerated people connected to their children, partners, and…
How to Protect Yourself from Online Stalkers and Slander
The internet can be an incredible tool for connection, advocacy, and truth-telling but it can also be weaponized by stalkers…
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