National SecurityJul 8, 2026Proposal: Train Inmates to Rebuild U.S. FleetAn opinion piece argues the U.S. faces a critical shipbuilding workforce shortage and proposes training incarcerated individuals in trades (welding, pipefitting, fab...ShipbuildingRecidivismPrison workforce programs
CrimeDec 8, 2025Lenient judges ignore red flags, cave to soft-on-crime pressures as they release repeat offenders: attorneyThe article discusses the controversy surrounding judicial leniency in the United States, particularly in cases involving violent repeat offenders. Attorney Nicole B...Judicial DiscretionRecidivismIryna Zarutska
LawMar 20, 2026California’s elderly-parole law raises concerns over potential release of child sex offendersThis opinion piece argues that California’s elderly parole law (Penal Code §3055), which makes inmates age 50 or older who have served at least 20 continuous years e...Elderly parole law (California)Child AbuseRecidivism
CrimeMar 10, 2026Family of Downey lab technician Reinaldo Lefonts sues city for $40M after alleged killing by repeat offender outside libraryA family in Downey, California, has filed a $40 million claim against the city after 68-year-old lab technician Reinaldo Lefonts was allegedly stabbed and killed whi...Reinaldo LefontsGiovanni NavarroDowney, California+1