Service, Not Sacrifice: Why Nonprofits Must Lead the Way on Living Wages
I read an article recently discussing how the Meijer grocery empire had record profits, but their employees are getting busted…
“Crime” in Paradise: How Mackinac Island’s City Council Shows Us Everything Wrong With the Criminal Justice System
On Mackinac Island, the biggest danger you’ll usually face is a low-flying seagull or an aggressive fudge sample. It’s four…
Michigan AG, OIG Offices Target Poverty Instead of Real Fraud: The Bridge Card Baked Goods Case
In Saginaw, Michigan, a 32-year-old woman now faces felony charges for allegedly using her Bridge Card (the state’s SNAP benefit…
Follow the Money: How to Use TransparencyUSA to Spot Dirty Politicians
We’ve all heard the saying: “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your values.” Well, when it comes to…
Chris Becker, PAAM, and Kent County’s Abuse of Michigan’s Speedy Trial Rights
The Constitution guarantees every person accused of a crime the right to a “speedy trial.” In Michigan, that promise is…
6 Criminal Justice System Myths: The Misunderstood Reality of America’s System
The criminal justice system in the United States is often viewed through the dramatized lens of popular media and a…
Barry County’s Jail Board Is a Massive Conflict of Interest
The Barry County Board of Commissioners has officially unveiled its Jail Stakeholders Committee. Stakeholders, of course, meaning judges, prosecutors, cops, consultants, and…
An Attorney Is Only as Good as the Judge They’re Working With
The Bottom Line A skilled attorney in a fair courtroom can make an enormous difference. A skilled attorney in front…
Clutch Q&A: Tyler Boyd on The Last Mile, Reentry, and Second Chances
When it comes to criminal justice reform, few voices carry the weight of lived experience combined with professional leadership like Tyler…
Clutch Q&A: Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel, From Prison to Professor
The Bottom Line Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel served more than a decade in prison. He is now a University of…
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