When ‘Evil’ Isn’t Simple: Understanding Personality Disorders in Crime
The word evil gets thrown around a lot in the criminal justice world. It’s the label the public uses when behavior is…
The $100,000 Bench: Why Michigan’s Judicial Elections Are Rigged for the Rich
A few weeks ago, I spoke with a friend considering a run for judge; someone smart, experienced, community-minded, and deeply…
Survivor Anger Is Valid: How Rage Becomes the Catalyst for Real Reform
Abuse survivors have every right to be angry. Not “polite upset.”Not “inconvenienced.”Not “emotional.” Angry. Angry at the non-stop harassment that…
Life Doesn’t Stop for Trauma — How to Survive When the World Keeps Moving
There’s a brutal truth that no one talks about until you’re living it: Life doesn’t stop for trauma. The bills…
Filing an IACHR Complaint with a Focus on Challenging a Michigan LWOP Sentence
When all legal avenues within the United States have been exhausted, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) offers an…
Why Michigan’s Next Governor Should Commute All LWOP Sentences: A Call for Second Chances
Imagine scrolling through your feed and you see a story about someone who was issued sentence of life without possibility…
How to Report Online Abuse: A Reporting Guide ISPs Actually Pay Attention To
Bad online behavior doesn’t start on social media; it starts with the internet connection behind the bad actor. Every Terms…
Collective Punishment at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center: Phone Dispute Leads to 30-Day Lockdown for Innocent People
At the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC) in Michigan, a simple disagreement over phone use spiraled into something grossly disproportionate: a…
Grey Rock, But Make It Policy: How Survivors Stay Safe Without Losing Their Voice
If you’ve ever dealt with a narcissist, you’ve heard the advice: “Just grey rock them.” Be unreactive. Be boring. Give…
If States Send People to Prison, They Need to Be Prepared to Treat the Trauma They Create
The criminal legal system loves to talk about “accountability.” It loves the language of consequences, deterrence, and punishment. But here’s…
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