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Voters Beyond Big Cities Rejected Mass Incarceration in Tuesday’s Elections

A wave of progressive candidates prevailed in elections for prosecutor, overhauling the politics of criminal justice in Virginia and beyond.

Daniel Nichanian Nov 07, 2019

In Key Virginia Primaries, Winners Ran on Ending Mass Incarceration

Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Steve Descano oust the chief prosecutors of Arlington and Fairfax counties, overhauling prosecution in Northern Virginia.

Daniel Nichanian Jun 12, 2019

Tuesday's Elections Could Overhaul Prosecution in Northern Virginia

Virginians are voting for their prosecutors in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties.

Daniel Nichanian Jun 06, 2019

“The Commonwealth’s Attorney Has a Very Holistic Role”: An interview with Virginia Candidate Parisa Dehghani-Tafti

Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, a candidate for prosecutor, explains how she wants to fight mass incarceration in Arlington.

Daniel Nichanian Feb 22, 2019