Jonathan Blanks

The New Abolitionists

Is prison abolition possible? Desirable? Or does it miss the real problem with our criminal justice system?

Boudin and the Complexity of Reform Politics

Despite the Chesa Boudin recall making national headlines, states will likely continue experimenting with approaches to their area-specific problems. Criminal justice reform in our highly decentralized system isn't over. 

Is Police Reform Possible?

Can the Police Really Change?

The answer is, they must—or risk the full destruction of their credibility.

Crime and Misdemeanors

Even minor offenses like failure to pay parking tickets lead to abusive treatment of millions of Americans.