The Boston Globe is publicizing a new report from Community Resources for Justice and MassInc, focusing on Massachusetts’ unexpectedly draconian and wasteful criminal justice policies. We heartily recommend that you read the whole thing, but here are the striking take-aways. We are spending 6% more on incarceration than we are spending on education. Low-level drug … Continue reading “Time to Get Smart on Crime”: New Report Pans Massachusetts’ Criminal Justice Practices