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,…
Policing as Revenue: The Hidden Tax on the Poor
The quiet budget strategy no one voted for Cities claim they’re keeping order. In reality, many balance their books with…
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…
When a Judge Tilts the Bench: What Margaret Zuzich Bakker’s Behavior Says About Justice in Michigan
The law is supposed to be blind. But I fully believe that in Judge Margaret Zuzich Bakker’s courtroom, she has…
Chaos: The Manson Murders – How Cult Leaders Hijack Minds and Manufacture Monsters
When we talk about true crime legends, the Manson Family sits at the grotesque pinnacle. The murders of Sharon Tate,…
Fit for the Bench? Why Judges Should Be Required to Pass Annual Mental Competency Tests
Judges are entrusted with extraordinary power: the power to strip away liberty, determine parental rights, impose life sentences, or dismiss…
Your Voice Is Needed in Michigan’s Judicial Reform Strategy Sessions
The Michigan Supreme Court has opened the door for public feedback on the long-term strategy for the state’s judicial system. On…
Death by Parole: How “Second Chances” Become Life Sentences in Disguise
When we talk about mass incarceration, we tend to picture steel bars, razor wire, and judges handing down decades-long sentences….
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