Alex Sherman

Alex Sherman is a freelance journalist, activist, and attorney in Los Angeles, and his work has appeared in Interview, Billboard, New York Daily News and the LA Progressive. He is a member of the Los Angeles Coalition for DA Justice & Accountability. The opinions expressed are his own and not those of the Coalition or its members.

Formerly Incarcerated Americans Were Excluded From Federal COVID-19 Relief

The Small Business Administration has created barriers for people re-entering the workforce after serving time in prison.

Alex Sherman

Apr 20, 2020

Jackie Lacey’s Culture Of Fear

Lack of evidence does not stop opponents of former San Francisco DA George Gascón from making the claim that the city’s criminal justice reforms unleashed a crime wave.

Alex Sherman

Jan 27, 2020

It’s Time For LA’s District Attorney’s Office To Lead The Way On Decriminalizing Homelessness

As a form of punishment, incarceration does not enhance public safety when it is not balanced against its tendency to make a person’s unfortunate situation worse.

Alex Sherman

Jan 03, 2020