All day today I’ll be at the Criminal Justice Conference sponsored and organized by the USC...
Gangs
Dreaming for Los Angeles – 10 Wishes for L.A. for 2008
Yes, I understand that it’s nearly impossible to tear our collective eyes away from Iowa, but...
For Once the City Does it Right
I just finished grappling with my latest 30-plus-page writing turn-in deadline for my Bennington...
Tookie Williams….and LA’s New War of Words
In this morning’s LA Times, you’ll find a review I wrote about a book called Blue Rage...
Hillary’s Macha Problem
NOTE: As we swing deeper into election season, I’ve agreed to do some semi-regular posting...
Should We Lock Certain Kids Away Forever?
The United States is unique in all the world in its attitude toward punishing its young. Right now...