COMMENTARY | How can we eliminate presumption that law enforcement involves application of superior force? A wise friend of mine once gave me advice on coping with a paralyzing sense of helplessness. Gordon said, “Find a starting point that seems right to ...
21 Jul 2016 - Andy Ko
Resources rather than jail is the goal of a future program to address homeless people who commit low-level crimes In an effort to stop the revolving door of homeless repeat offenders through Multnomah County’s criminal court system, local government agenc ...
2 May 2016 - Emily Green
A Utah-based harm reduction advocate once said to me, “I love cops.” That surprised me — just a little bit. If you aren’t familiar with the “harm reduction” movement and its philosophy, think of syringe exchange programs and safer-sex education. Basicall ...
20 Jul 2015 - Andy Ko