New Massachusetts Law Paves the Way for Police-Free Schools Massachusetts ended a mandate requiring cops in schools. Now advocates want Maryland and Florida, the remaining states with such laws, to follow suit. Rachel M. Cohen Feb 12, 2021
In Massachusetts, the Democratic Party Shifts Toward Supporting Voting Rights for All Most members of the state’s congressional delegation now say they support restoring voting rights to incarcerated people. Will Tuesday’s primaries elect more proponents? Daniel Nichanian Aug 28, 2020
Policing And Ties With ICE On The Menu In Norfolk County’s Sheriff Race This Massachusetts special election, which starts with next week’s Democratic primary, will shape criminal justice reform prospects in this county—and in state politics. Daniel Nichanian Aug 25, 2020
Debate on Felony Disenfranchisement Is Already Here in State Legislatures Around the Country Daniel Nichanian May 02, 2019
Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Restoring Voting Rights, but Organizers Are Not Waiting Advocates pursue many fronts to push for incarcerated individuals to have electoral voice, two decades Massachusetts restricted the franchise. Daniel Nichanian Feb 07, 2019
Boston DA Nominee Embraces Next Frontier of Criminal Justice Reforms: Declining Cases Many reform advocates believe that declining to prosecute cases is an effective way for prosecutors to shrink the system and break cycles of incarceration that disproportionately ensnare people of color. Sarah Lustbader Sep 14, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts Daniel Nichanian Sep 06, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts Daniel Nichanian Aug 30, 2018
