The state’s police oversight commission only publicizes cops who have been punished, but there’s a back door to discovering the dirty details of departments that let problematic officers linger “The public deserves to see allegations of police misconduct in real time, because officers have tremendous powers and responsibilities in our communities.” Since 2021, the Peace […]
THE MASS PAROLE BOARD HAS A TRANSPARENCY PROBLEM
From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a “black hole,” and “lives are at risk.” In the spring of 2021, Ms. Smith, whose name has been changed for this article, heard from a friend that there was a vacancy on the Massachusetts Parole Board. Board member […]
MASS CORRECTIONS OFFICERS’ ANTI-VAXX LAWSUIT FAILS
“The plaintiffs ignore the harm that their requested injunction would cause incarcerated people.”
INNER CITY WEIGHTLIFTING CREATES COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO SOCIETY HAS OTHERWISE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY
“We can come here, chill. It’s like a family. And my friends are here with me.”
DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE: COVID-19 IN MASSACHUSETTS PRISONS
A documentary about the impact that a lack of effective pandemic protocol has had on the Bay State
