Fairfax County VA

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

An Interview with Steve Descano: “Ending Mass Incarceration” Requires “a Systemic Approach”

A candidate for prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia, explains his views on criminal justice reform, from charging practices and drugs to the death penalty.

Daniel Nichanian

Apr 18, 2019