Penn Panel Addresses Police Use of Force
Criminal justice experts discuss improper use of police force—and also pose solutions.
Move Criminal Justice Forward
The Trump Administration’s ill-advised “law and order” approach to policing should be eschewed in favor of procedural justice.
Disability and Policing
Existing rules can help ensure police use best practices for interacting with those who have special needs.
The Home-Sharing Industry Attempts to Fight Off Regulators
The outcome of a lawsuit filed by Airbnb may define the regulatory limits of the sharing economy.
LA Cracks Down on “Unreasonable” Water Use
City ordinance amendment institutes harsher penalties for those who flout water restrictions amid drought.
Ensuring a Fair Day’s Pay
A new Philadelphia ordinance allows the city to take steps to stop wage theft.
Big-City Rules, Without Any Rules
A reformer takes on a major city bureaucracy that has grown accustomed to informal lawmaking procedures.
Fighting over Front Yards
California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”
NYC Bill Would Have Kids Trade Calories for Toys
New research finds that kids would consume fewer calories under proposed fast-food standards.
Regulating Labor Day Parades
Local regulations help ensure that holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.
Last Licks for Baseball’s Chewing Tobacco Habit
City and state officials seek to ban chewing tobacco from sports stadiums around the country.