Neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going anywhere and if your proposed solution is for one of those two to leave, you’re part of the problem.

Fascinating new analysis by Council on Criminal Justice analyzing the impact of sentencing reform laws on racial disparities. Many of these laws took effect after offense-specific disparities had already decreased, suggesting that these laws codified an earlier change to arrest, admissions, or…

Islamophobia is real and must be taken seriously. Vandals trash Rutgers Islamic center, rip down Palestinian flag as Ramadan ends. Students for Justice in Palestine criticizes Rutgers for allegedly dismissing their concerns about violence in the past. nj.com/education/2024…

Eid Mubarak to Princeton SPIA’s Muslim students, faculty, staff, and alumni! May you celebrate this day with family and friends with laughter and joy.

In a letter of support to Congress, ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett L. Tolman says the policies of H.R. 3019, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, is essential legislation.

These policies will “prevent harm to correctional officers, staff, and inmates, and assist…

Ahead of today's markup, we urge Oversight Committee + Oversight Committee Democrats to advance the Federal Prison Oversight Act (HR 3019).

This legislation will increase accountability, transparency, and safety within the Bureau of Prisons.

Our full letter:

'Palestinians aren’t all Muslim, but the plight of the Palestinians is tied intrinsically to the ummah, or Muslim community...Whether you grew up in Jakarta or Cairo or, as I did, in Carmel, Ind., solidarity with Palestinians was part of being Muslim.' nytimes.com/live/2024/04/0…

Wow, Bret Stephens doesn't mince words. Netanyahu Must Go. Why? 'For bringing far-right rabble-rousers into his government [and] polarizing the country with unnecessary judicial reform. In a thousand years, Jews will remember Netanyahu’s name with scorn' nytimes.com/2024/04/09/opi…

End the war in Gaza, get completely out of the Gaza Strip, embark on a genuine and defined pathway to a two-state solution, and normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. How can Israel say no to this? This is a game-changing deal. nytimes.com/2024/04/10/opi…

הסרטון הזה מגיע מעזה.

מתוך התופת והחורבן מוציאים צלילים וחגיגיות.

אין חפים מפשע? אלה האויבים שלנו? אותם אנחנו רוצים לנצח? בפניהן אטמנו את הלב?

די, בואו נחפש עתיד אחר.

The Supreme Court will hear a case later this month that could sweep away decades of decisions that limit how far states can go in punishing people who are politically unpopular. Huge consequences for criminal justice reform themarshallproject.org/2024/04/10/sup…

There is strong evidence that Trump tried to steal the 2020 elections. He should be prosecuted for it. This case, though, seems like a classic example of prosecutors doing everything in their power to try to elevate charges from a misdemeanor to a felony nytimes.com/2024/04/09/mag…

Also fascinating to see that almost the same percentage of Americans believe that increasing funding for police and increasing funding for drug and mental health treatment would make them feel safer.

It's unfortunate to see the Washington Post support recriminalizing drugs in Oregon. Drug addiction is a serious issue that must be addressed. But more prisons for people suffering from this disease is not the solution. Yes, OR should have done better in implementing its new…

Digging deep on US proposal for Israel-Hamas deal. Includes almost complete withdrawal of Israel from corridor that splits Gaza & prevents Palestinians from returning to the north. Israeli checkpoints that prevent passage will be completely removed axios.com/2024/04/08/us-…

Had to take a break from teaching my Policy Advocacy Clinic to watch the #solareclipse outside Princeton School of Public & International Affairs.

Recreational usage of marijuana was first legalized in CO and WA in 2012. It's now legal in 25 states. Counter to expectations, teenage usage today is on the decline and at 30 year lows.

Lots of disagreements on who's to blame for failure of hostage and ceasefire negotiations. 'Hamas has not agreed to be flexible on its conditions regarding ending the fighting or the return of residents to northern Gaza' haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Congratulations to South Carolina on their amazing and well-deserved victory! What an incredible tournament. And what an amazing team, Kamilla Cardoso, Tessa Johnson, Bree Hall, and their outstanding coach, Dawn Staley. Congratulations!

Caitlin Clark is great.
Kamilla Cardoso is great.
Iowa is great.
South Carolina is great.
Bluder and Dawn are great.
This title game is great.
Paige is great. Aziaha James is great. JuJu is great.
ESPN's studio show is great.
This tournament is great.
Can we all stop hating on…